Establishes a medical release program for certain persons committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections.

This bill creates a medical release program for individuals in the custody of the Iowa Department of Corrections. Eligible individuals include those diagnosed with a terminal illness with a prognosis of death within one year, those with a serious medical condition, or those who are physically or mentally incapacitated. The Department of Corrections may identify and petition for the release of eligible individuals. The Board of Parole reviews the petitions, notifies victims, and makes a decision within 45 days.

Establishes a medical release program for certain persons committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections.

This bill creates a medical release program for individuals in the custody of the Iowa Department of Corrections. Eligible individuals include those diagnosed with a terminal illness with a prognosis of death within one year, those with a serious medical condition, or those who are physically or mentally incapacitated. The Department of Corrections may identify and petition for the release of eligible individuals. The Board of Parole reviews the petitions, notifies victims, and makes a decision within 45 days.