Iowa Admin. Code r. 205-7.6

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, September 4, 2024

Rule 205-7.6 - Appearances at parole interviews

(1) A registered victim of a violent crime may appear in person or electronically, personally or by counsel at a parole interview to express an opinion concerning the release of the inmate.

(2) If a registered victim of a violent crime intends to appear at a parole interview, the victim shall communicate such intent to the board's business office or victim liaison 24 hours prior to the start of the parole interview.

(3) If intending to appear at a parole interview, a registered victim of a violent crime, or victim's counsel, shall choose to appear at the board's business office or electronically at the time set forth in the notice of parole interview. During the parole interview, the board shall permit the victim or victim's counsel to express an opinion concerning the release of the inmate.

(4) Victims shall be properly attired and shall conduct themselves in a manner consistent with decorum appropriate for a public meeting of a governmental body. They shall be respectful of other victims, spectators, media personnel, board staff, and board members present. They shall also be mindful of noise and behavior that might impact other individuals observing or participating electronically, or individuals in the board's business office building where victims may be while participating in the parole interview.

(5) Any activity deemed inappropriate by the panel under the guidelines in the rules may result in a request by the panel for the offending party or parties to leave. Warnings for inadvertent or minor misconduct may or may not be given the first time it occurs, and any subsequent offending activity will result in a request to leave. Refusal to leave upon request may result in removal.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 205-7.6

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