Electronic Monitoring is an adjunct to other community based correctional supervision and treatment requirements. It is primarily utilized for high risk clients and for those clients that are required by law or by the court as a condition of supervision. The department is utilizing the latest innovations in electronic surveillance to more effectively monitor high risk clients. Through the use of these units, the safety of the community can be greatly enhanced and the accountability of the client is maintained.
Interstate Compact is utilized to regulate the movement of probationers and parolees across state lines. ICAOS provides states the authority, accountability, and resources to track the supervision of clients across state lines. ICAOS enhances public safety and client accountability. In general, eligible clients sentenced to supervised probation or parole in one state can request to transfer their supervision to another state.
This process is initiated by their supervising officer through the Interstate Compact Offender Tracking System. If you are on supervised probation or parole and interested in requesting to transfer your supervision to another state, please refer to your direct supervising officer.
The Iowa Domestic Abuse Program is a collaboration with community agencies to provide a group education process for clients who engage in domestic abusive behavior. Parole clients undergo risk and needs assessments, case planning, and referrals to community agencies. The role of the Parole Officer is to support clients in meeting the standards of supervision through accountability and advocating for services.
The Parole Officer monitors the progress of clients through in person and collateral contacts while utilizing core correctional practices. The purpose of the report is to provide background information on the client to assist the Court with determining appropriate sentencing. The information is gathered from the client as well as other collateral sources including but not limited to a family member, employer, and treatment providers.
