Iowa Admin. Code r. 189-14.9
In the course of the division's examinations or investigations, contested cases, or lawsuits, the division staff, with the superintendent's authorization, may discuss the disposition of the matters with persons involved. A disposition may be by consent, by settlement, or in some other manner; however, it is the policy of the division that the disposition of any matter may not expressly or unpliedly extend to any criminal charges that have been or may be brought against any person, and may not affect any recommendation with respect thereto. Accordingly, any person involved in an enforcement matter of the division who consents or agrees to consent to any judgment or order, does so solely for the purpose of resolving the claims against the person in a division's investigation, contested case, or civil suit, and not for the purpose of resolving any criminal charges that have been or might be brought against the person. This policy reflects the fact that neither the division nor its staff has the authority or responsibility for instituting, conducting, settling or otherwise disposing of criminal proceedings. This authority and responsibility are vested in the country attorneys, the attorney general, or representatives of the U.S. Department of Justice.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 189-14.9