The Board currently facilitates virtual interviews and case reviews.
Who has microphones and cameras during interviews?
- Only participating Board members and
- The prison holding the interviewee.
Registered victims:
- Are given the opportunity to speak.
- Are muted during most of the interview.
- Use the video/microphone function only while addressing the Board.
Family, friends, attorneys, media, and other members of the public:
- Are allowed to listen to interviews only, and are not allowed to participate or give statements during an interview
- The Board may go into closed session during its conduct of case reviews pursuant to Iowa Code sections 21.5(1)(a) and/or 904.602 to review or discuss records that are required by law to be kept confidential
Other issues:
- Any guest activity deemed inappropriate may result in a request to correct the behavior.
- Board panel members or staff may remove guests for conduct violations.
- Criminal offenses may be discussed in detail. This may not be appropriate for individuals under the age of eighteen.
- No media interviews will be granted with any Board member at any time.
- Direct questions to the Board of Parole representative.