Iowa Code Title XVI. Criminal Law and Procedure [Chs. 687-916] § 901.12. Minimum sentence--parole or work release eligibility--certain drug offenses

1. Effective July 1, 2016, and notwithstanding section 124.413, a person whose sentence commenced prior to July 1, 2016, for a conviction under section 124.401, subsection 1, paragraph “b”, who has not previously been convicted of a forcible felony, and who does not have a prior conviction under section 124.401, subsection 1, paragraph “a”, “b”, or “c”, shall first be eligible for parole or work release after the person has served one-half of the minimum term of confinement prescribed in section 124.413.

2. Effective July 1, 2017, a person whose sentence commenced prior to July 1, 2017, for a conviction under section 124.401, subsection 1, paragraph “c”, shall not be required to serve a minimum term of confinement as prescribed in section 124.413.

3. When the board of parole considers a person for parole or work release pursuant to this section, the board shall consider all pertinent information including the person's criminal record, a validated risk assessment, and the negative impact the offense has had on the victim or other persons.