907.5 Standards for release on probation — written reasons.
1. Before deferring judgment, deferring sentence, or suspending sentence, the court first shall determine which option, if available, will provide maximum opportunity for the rehabilitation of the defendant and protection of the community from further offenses by the defendant and others. In making this determination, the court shall consider all of the following:
a. The age of the defendant.
b. The defendant’s prior record of convictions and prior record of deferments of judgment if any.
c. The defendant’s employment circumstances.
d. The defendant’s family circumstances.
e. The defendant’s mental health and substance abuse history and treatment options available in the community and the correctional system.
f. The nature of the offense committed.
g. Such other factors as are appropriate.
2. The court shall file a specific written statement of its reasons for and the facts supporting its decision to defer judgment, to defer sentence, or to suspend sentence, and its decision on the length of probation.
[C75, 77, §789A.1(2); C79, 81, §907.5]
2011 Acts, ch 7, §4; 2012 Acts, ch 1021, §118
Structure Iowa Code
Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
Chapter 907 - DEFERRED JUDGMENT, DEFERRED OR SUSPENDED SENTENCE, AND PROBATION
Section 907.2 - Probation service — probation officers.
Section 907.3 - Deferred judgment, deferred sentence, or suspended sentence.
Section 907.3A - Youthful offender status.
Section 907.4 - Deferred judgment docket.
Section 907.5 - Standards for release on probation — written reasons.
Section 907.6 - Conditions of probation — regulations.
Section 907.7 - Length of probation.
Section 907.8 - Supervision during probationary period.
Section 907.8A - Sixth judicial district — determination of issues during probationary period.
Section 907.9 - Discharge from probation — procedure — expungement of deferred judgments.
Section 907.10 - Release on probation after completing program.
Section 907.11 - Maximum period of confinement.
Section 907.13 - Community service sentencing — liability — workers’ compensation.
Section 907.14 - Deferred judgment — civil penalty — distribution.