A person who has been sentenced to life imprisonment may make an application to the Governor, every ten years, requesting that the sentence be commuted to a term of years. This also applies to a person sentenced to a mandatory minimum of years to serve.
A commutation reduces the sentence by any number of years, months, or days, or makes the individual eligible for parole.
In some circumstances, yes. Each situation depends on the commutation granted by the Governor.
Upon receipt of a request for commutation, the Iowa Board of Parole shall complete an investigation. The Board submits their report and recommendation to the Governor.
The Board will also conduct an interview of a class "A" felon.
Individuals are eligible to apply for a pardon ten years after they discharge their sentence.
