906.1 Definitions of parole and work release — temporary assignment to director. 1. a. “Parole” is the release of a person who has been committed to the custody of the director of the Iowa department of corrections by reason of the person’s commission of a public offense, which release occurs prior to the expiration of […]
906.10 Repealed by 91 Acts, ch 267, §526.
906.11 Assignment to parole officer. A person released on parole shall be assigned to a parole officer by the director of the judicial district department of correctional services. Both the person and the person’s parole officer shall be furnished in writing with the conditions of parole including a copy of the plan of restitution and […]
906.12 Parole outside state authorized. The parole may be to a place outside the state when the board of parole shall determine it to be to the best interest of the state and the prisoner, under such rules as the board of parole may impose. [S13, §5718-a18; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §3786; C46, 50, […]
906.13 Reciprocal agreements with other states. The governor of the state of Iowa is hereby authorized and empowered to enter into compacts and agreements with other states, through their duly constituted authorities, in reference to reciprocal supervision of persons on parole or probation and for the reciprocal return of such persons to the contracting states […]
906.14 Detainers. 1. Prisoners against whom detainers have been filed may, after serving a portion of their sentence, be released by parole to the institution or authorities filing the detainer. 2. Any detainer filed against a prisoner must within six months be supported by a grand jury indictment or county attorney’s information. In the event […]
906.15 Discharge from parole. 1. Unless sooner discharged, a person released on parole shall be discharged when the person’s term of parole equals the period of imprisonment specified in the person’s sentence, less all time served in confinement. Discharge from parole may be granted prior to such time, when an early discharge is appropriate. The […]
906.16 Parole or work release time applied. 1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the time when a prisoner is on parole or work release from the institution shall apply to the sentence against the parolee or work releasee. 2. If a parole revocation hearing is held, the administrative parole judge or the board […]
906.17 Alleged parole violators — temporary confinement by counties — reimbursement. 1. Upon request by the Iowa department of corrections a county shall provide temporary confinement for alleged parole violators if space is available. 2. The Iowa department of corrections shall reimburse a county for the temporary confinement of alleged parole violators. The amount to […]
906.18 Parole violators — reimbursement to department. The department of corrections shall arrange for the return of parolees who escape from the facility to which they are assigned or violate the conditions of supervision. The parolee shall reimburse the department of corrections for the costs incurred because of the escape or violation. The amount of […]
906.19 Certificates of employability. 1. As used in this section, “person” means a person on parole or a person who is no longer on parole but is currently unemployed or underemployed. 2. The board shall develop and implement a certificate of employability program. The certificate program shall be developed to maximize the opportunities for rehabilitation […]
906.2 Parole officers. Parole officers, while performing their duties as parole officers, are peace officers and have all the powers and authority of peace officers. Parole officers shall investigate all persons referred to them for investigation by the chief parole officer to which they may be assigned or by the director of a judicial district […]
906.3 Duties of parole board. The board of parole shall adopt rules regarding a system of paroles from correctional institutions, and shall direct, control, and supervise the administration of the system of paroles. The board of parole shall consult with the director of the department of corrections on rules regarding a system of work release […]
906.4 Standards for release on parole or work release — community service — academic achievement. 1. A parole or work release shall be ordered only for the best interest of society and the offender, not as an award of clemency. The board shall release on parole or work release any person whom it has the […]
906.5 Record reviewed — rules. 1. a. The board shall establish and implement a plan by which the board systematically reviews the status of each person who has been committed to the custody of the director of the Iowa department of corrections and considers the person’s prospects for parole or work release. The board at […]
906.6 Cooperation of correction personnel. All persons employed in a correctional institution shall grant to the members of the board of parole, or its properly accredited representatives, access at all reasonable times to any person over whom the board has jurisdiction, shall provide for the board or its representatives facilities for communicating with and observing […]
906.7 Information from other sources — written statements. The board shall not be required to hear oral statements or arguments either by attorneys or other persons. All persons presenting information or arguments to the board shall put their statements in writing, and shall submit therewith an affidavit stating whether any fee has been paid or […]
906.8 Subpoena powers. The board shall have power to issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of such witnesses and the production of such records, books, papers and documents as it may deem necessary for investigation of the case of any person before it. Subpoenas so issued may be served by any peace officer, in the same […]
906.9 Clothing, transportation, and money. 1. When an inmate is discharged, paroled, or placed on work release, the warden or superintendent shall furnish the inmate, at state expense, appropriate clothing and transportation to the place in this state indicated in the inmate’s discharge, parole, or work release plan. When an inmate is discharged, paroled, or […]
