Iowa HF398 modifies the duties of the director of the department of corrections, the board of corrections, superintendents, and district directors.

Iowa HF398 amends the duties of the director of the department of corrections, the board of corrections, superintendents, and district directors. The director may establish a furlough program for inmates, allowing temporary release for up to fourteen days under certain conditions. The director, with the board's approval, can appoint superintendents and district directors, and manage real estate for institutions. The bill also allows the director to establish a violator facility for offenders who have violated conditions of release.

Iowa HF398 modifies the duties of the director of the department of corrections, the board of corrections, superintendents, and district directors.

Iowa HF398 amends the duties of the director of the department of corrections, the board of corrections, superintendents, and district directors. The director may establish a furlough program for inmates, allowing temporary release for up to fourteen days under certain conditions. The director, with the board's approval, can appoint superintendents and district directors, and manage real estate for institutions. The bill also allows the director to establish a violator facility for offenders who have violated conditions of release.