Iowa Admin. Code r. 205-1.2

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 205-1.2 - [Effective until 1/15/2025] Board responsibilities

The statutory responsibilities of the board are:

(1) Reviewing and interviewing inmates for parole or work release, and granting parole or work release.

(2) Interviewing inmates according to board of parole administrative rules.

(3) Gathering and reviewing information regarding new parole and work release programs being instituted or considered nationwide, and determining which programs may be useful to Iowa. Reviewing the current parole and work release programs and procedures used in Iowa on an annual basis.

(4) Increasing the utilization of data processing and computerization to assist in the orderly conduct of the parole and work release system.

(5) Conducting such studies of the parole and work release system as the governor and general assembly shall request.

(6) Providing, to public and private entities, technical assistance and counseling related to the board's purposes.

(7) Reviewing and making recommendations to the governor regarding all applications for reprieve, pardon, commutation of sentence, remission of a fine or forfeiture, and restoration of citizenship rights.

(8) Maintaining a risk assessment program which shall provide risk analysis for the board.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 205-1.2