Iowa’s prison system utilizes indeterminate sentences, meaning inmates may be paroled before completing their full sentence. The County Attorney’s Office lacks authority over release decisions, which fall under the jurisdiction of the Board of Parole who release people in accordance with law. In September, notifications were issued regarding inmates being released to Wapello County. So that citizens may be informed as to the effect of indeterminate sentencing, below are the details of these notifications, including approximate time served prior to release
