Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 205 - PAROLE BOARD
Chapter 8 - PAROLE AND WORK RELEASE CONSIDERATIONS
Rule 205-8.4 - Parole and work release considerations

Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 205-8.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 19, March 20, 2024

(1) Case reviews. The board may review the records of an inmate committed to the custody of the department of corrections and consider the inmate's prospects for parole or work release at any time. The board shall notify an inmate only if the inmate is granted parole or work release, except as provided in subrule 8.14(3).

(2) Interviews. The board may, in its discretion, interview an inmate committed to the custody of the department of corrections at any time.

(3) Frequency of inmate review. The board shall review the status of each inmate who is eligible for parole annually as directed by the Iowa Code and shall provide the inmate with notice of its parole or work release decision. The board shall not place an inmate on work release for longer than 6 months in any 12-month period unless approval is given by a majority of the full board.

(4) Annual review not required. Inmates who are not currently eligible for parole because of Iowa Code section 906.5(1) "a" are excepted from the annual review requirement of subrule 8.4(3).

(5) Department initiated review. The department of corrections may recommend an inmate for parole or work release consideration at any time.

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