Board of Parole (BOP) Registered Victims
Victims can register to receive mandated notifications. Register through the County Attorney's Office where the trial occurred.
You are not automatically registered. If you have questions or concerns regarding your BOP registration status please reach out to the BOP victim liaison. Heather Artist at Heather.Artist@iowa.gov or 515-725-5761.
Your Responsibilities
You are responsible for updating your address, telephone number and any other changes.
You may also register with Iowa Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE).
This automated system only notifies you of offender movement from one institution to another or after discharge. To register with VINE, please call 1-888-742-8463 or visit Iowa VINE
IMPORTANT:
If you registered with VINE, you still need to register with the County Attorney where the crime(s) occurred.
Victim Notification
- You are notified at least 20 days before an offender's scheduled interview.
- You can submit your concerns and opinions in writing before a hearing.
- You must contact the Board of Parole victim liaison if you want to appear personally or by counsel to participate or attend via Zoom for the parole interview.
- You will receive notice of the Board of Parole's decision regarding the offender's status.
- For offenders sentenced to Probation, the Department of Corrections (DOC) may provide other notifications. See the DOC website to locate the probation/parole offices in your area.
How do I find out more:
Please call 515-725-5761. You can ask for information regarding,
- an inmate's movement within the system,
- Parole Board decisions,
- Release plan recommendations,
- Annual review dates, and other details.