902.11 Minimum sentence — eligibility of prior forcible felon for parole or work release.
A person serving a sentence for conviction of a felony, who has a criminal record of one or more prior convictions for a forcible felony or a crime of a similar gravity in this or any other state, shall be denied parole or work release unless the person has served at least one-half of the maximum term of the defendant’s sentence. However, the mandatory sentence provided for by this section does not apply if either of the following apply:
1. The sentences for the prior forcible felonies expired at least five years before the date of conviction for the present felony.
2. The sentence being served is on a conviction for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or a drug under chapter 321J.
88 Acts, ch 1091, §2; 96 Acts, ch 1151, §1, 2; 2003 Acts, ch 156, §10
Referred to in §903A.5
Structure Iowa Code
Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
Section 902.1 - Class “A” felony.
Section 902.2 - Commutation procedure for class “A” felons.
Section 902.3 - Indeterminate sentence.
Section 902.3A - Determinate sentencing and additional term of years for class “D” felons.
Section 902.4 - Reconsideration of felon’s sentence.
Section 902.5 - Place of confinement.
Section 902.7 - Minimum sentence — use of a dangerous weapon.
Section 902.8 - Minimum sentence — habitual offender.
Section 902.9 - Maximum sentence for felons.
Section 902.10 - Application for involuntary hospitalization.
Section 902.11 - Minimum sentence — eligibility of prior forcible felon for parole or work release.
Section 902.12 - Minimum sentence for certain felonies — eligibility for parole or work release.
Section 902.13 - Minimum sentence for certain domestic abuse assault offenses.
Section 902.14 - Enhanced penalty — sexual abuse or lascivious acts with a child.