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Home » US Law » 2022 Iowa Code » Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE » Chapter 904A - BOARD OF PAROLE

Section 904A.1 – Board of parole.

904A.1 Board of parole. The board of parole is created to consist of five members. Each member, except the chairperson and the vice chairperson, shall be compensated on a day-to-day basis. Each member shall serve a term of four years beginning and ending as provided by section 69.19, except for members appointed to fill vacancies […]

Section 904A.2 – Composition of board.

904A.2 Composition of board. The membership of the board shall be of good character and judicious background, shall include a member of a minority group, may include a person ordained or designated as a regular leader of a religious community and who is knowledgeable in correctional procedures and issues, and shall meet at least two […]

Section 904A.2A – Board of parole — alternate members.

904A.2A Board of parole — alternate members. 1. The board of parole shall have a pool of three alternate members to substitute for board members who are disqualified or become unavailable for any other reason for hearings. The pool of alternate members shall be deemed a separate appointive board for purposes of complying with the […]

Section 904A.3 – Appointment to board of parole.

904A.3 Appointment to board of parole. The governor shall appoint the chairperson and other members of the board of parole, including alternate members, subject to confirmation by the senate. The chairperson shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as regular appointments are made. 86 Acts, ch […]

Section 904A.4 – Duties of the board of parole.

904A.4 Duties of the board of parole. 1. The board of parole shall interview and consider inmates for parole and work release and a majority vote of the members is required to grant a parole or work release. 2. The board of parole shall interview inmates according to administrative rules adopted by the board. 3. […]

Section 904A.4A – Chairperson of the board of parole — duties.

904A.4A Chairperson of the board of parole — duties. The chairperson of the board of parole shall do all of the following: 1. Act as the board’s liaison with the governor regarding executive clemency, parole, and work release matters. 2. Direct, supervise, evaluate, and assign the day-to-day administration of the board of parole. 3. Supervise […]

Section 904A.4C – Vice chairperson of the board of parole.

904A.4C Vice chairperson of the board of parole. The vice chairperson of the board of parole shall be appointed from the membership of the board of parole by the governor. The vice chairperson shall serve at the pleasure of the governor and shall have such responsibilities and duties as are determined by the chairperson. The […]

Section 904A.5 – Administration of board of parole.

904A.5 Administration of board of parole. The chairperson of the board of parole is responsible directly to the governor. The board of parole is attached to the department of corrections for routine administrative and support services only. 86 Acts, ch 1245, §1515; 89 Acts, ch 282, §6

Section 904A.6 – Salaries and expenses.

904A.6 Salaries and expenses. Each member, except the chairperson and the vice chairperson, of the board shall be paid per diem as determined by the general assembly. The chairperson and vice chairperson of the board shall be paid a salary as determined by the general assembly. Each member of the board and all employees are […]