Iowa Admin. Code r. 205-8.8 - Factors considered in parole and work release decisions

(1) Release considerations. The board may consider the following factors and others deemed relevant to the parole and work release decisions:

a. Previous criminal record;

b. Nature and circumstances of the offense;

c. Recidivism record;

d. Convictions or behavior indicating a propensity for violence;

e. Participation in institutional programs, including academic and vocational training;

f. Psychiatric and psychological evaluations;

g. Length of time served;

h. Evidence of serious or habitual institutional misconduct;

i. Success or failure while on probation;

j. Prior parole or work release history;

k. Prior refusal to accept parole or work release;

l. History of drug or alcohol use;

m. A parole plan formulated by the inmate;

n. General attitude and behavior while incarcerated;

o. Risk assessment.

(2) Psychological and psychiatric evaluations. The board may request a complete psychiatric or psychological evaluation of an inmate whenever, in the opinion of the board, it would be beneficial to the board's decision. The board may routinely request an evaluation of an inmate convicted of a crime involving sexual abuse or personal violence or of an inmate who has committed assaults or violent acts while incarcerated.

Notes

Iowa Admin. Code r. 205-8.8

Amended by IAB August 30, 2017/Volume XL, Number 5, effective 10/4/2017 Amended by IAB April 5, 2023/Volume XLV, Number 20, effective 5/10/2023 Adopted by IAB December 11, 2024/Volume XLVII, Number 11, effective 1/15/2025