Iowa Administrative Code

open records. It also seeks to facilitate sound agency determinations with respect to the handling of confidential records and the implementation of the fair information practices Act. This agency is committed to the policies set forth in Iowa Code chapter 22; agency staff shall …

5.3(1) Location of record. A request for access to a record should be directed to the office where the record is kept: a. Records of current inmates are maintained at the inmates’ place of confinement. Such requests should be directed to the Records Office at: Anamosa State Penit…

provisions of law, the lawful custodian may disclose certain confidential records to one or more members of the public. Other provisions of law authorize or require the custodian to release specified confidential records under certain circumstances or to particular persons. In re…

from examination. 5.5(5) Request granted or deferred. If a request for confidential record treatment is granted, or if action on such a request is deferred, a copy of the record from which the matter in question has been deleted and a copy of the decision to grant the request or …

records. Except as otherwise provided by law, a person may file a request with the custodian to review, and to have a written statement of additions, dissents, or objections entered into, a record containing personally identifiable information pertaining to that person. However, …

5.9(1) Open records are routinely disclosed without the consent of the subject. 5.9(2) To the extent allowed by law, disclosure of confidential records may occur without the consent of the subject. Following are instances where disclosure, if lawful, will generally occur without …

“Activity area” means such area, distinct from the living unit, where prisoners may congregate for programming. This area is to be under constant staff observation. “Alternative jail facility” means a facility designated pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 356A, and which is used as a …

50.10(1) Requirements for employment. No person shall be recruited, selected or appointed to serve as a jail administrator or jailer unless the person: a. Is 18 years of age or older. b. Is able to read and write in English. c. Is of good moral character as determined by a thorou…

50.11(1) Initial orientation. Except in an emergency situation, all persons performing jail duties and dispatchers subject to performing jail duties within the confines of the jail shall meet the following requirements, and the provision of this information and training shall be …

sections 356.5 and 356.36, each jail shall establish and the jail administrator shall ensure compliance with a standard operating procedures manual to include the following administrative rules: subrules 50.2(5), 50.2(6), 50.4(11), 50.9(3), 50.9(4), 50.10(1), 50.10(2), 50.10(3), …

50.13(1) Admission and classification. a. No person shall be confined or released from confinement without appropriate process or order of court. b. With the exception of incidental contact under staff supervision, the following classes of prisoners shall be kept separate by arch…

50.14(1) Housekeeping. a. The jail shall be kept clean and sanitary. Toilets, wash basins, showers and other equipment throughout the facility shall be maintained in good working order. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be well maintained. (1) Unless cleaning is done by staff, nec…

procedure to ensure that prisoners have the opportunity to receive necessary medical attention for the prisoners’ objectively serious medical and dental needs which are known to the jail staff. A serious medical need is one that has been diagnosed by a physician or physician assi…

50.16(1) Prisoner being held. If a prisoner is held over a meal period, a meal of adequate nutrition shall be provided. 50.16(2) Daily meals. The three meals provided for each 24-hour duration shall be served at reasonable and proper intervals; at least one meal shall be a hot me…

50.17(1) Food preparation areas shall be clean and sanitary in accordance with state health standards regulating institutional or food establishment operations. 50.17(2) All food products shall be stored or refrigerated in compliance with state health standards governing institut…

50.18(1) Exercise. Prisoners held beyond seven days and not leaving the jail pursuant to Iowa Code section 356.26 shall be offered exercise time. a. A minimum of two one-hour exercise sessions shall be offered during each full calendar week. Playing board games or cards or readin…

50.19(1) Prisoner mail. a. Prisoners held beyond 24 hours shall be furnished a reasonable amount of writing materials upon request. Jail officials may prohibit a prisoner from corresponding with a person who states in writing that the person does not want to correspond with the p…

50.2(1) Applicability. These rules apply to all facilities regulated by Iowa Code chapters 356 and 356A except temporary holding facilities which are covered by 201—Chapter 51. 50.2(2) Capacity. Established capacities as determined by these rules shall not be exceeded except in t…

the legal materials the jail decides to provide, in order to facilitate the preparation of legal documents that directly or collaterally attack the prisoner’s sentence or that challenge the conditions of the prisoner’s confinement.

50.21(1) No prisoner shall be allowed to have authority or disciplinary control over another prisoner. 50.21(2) The use of physical force by staff shall be restricted to instances of justifiable self- protection, the protection of others or property, the prevention of escapes or …

two years unless a different period is specified: 50.22(1) Jail calendar. This record shall contain information as required by Iowa Code section 356.6. 50.22(2) Visitor registration. This record shall contain the name and address of the person visiting; name of prisoner visited; …

see Delay note at end of chapter.

50.24(1) Standards for nonsecure hold areas. The area to be used to detain the juvenile must be an unlocked area such as a lobby, office or other open room. Additionally, the following minimum procedures must be followed: a. The juvenile is not physically secured to any stationar…

rules, are subject to the following rules: 50.25(1) There may be contact of different classifications of prisoners in a common activity area only while the prisoners are under continuous direct supervision with the exception of: a. Persons of whom violence is reasonably anticipat…

shall visit and inspect each jail within this state at least annually to determine the degree of compliance with these standards and within 45 days of each inspection shall report the results to the sheriff and the governing body responsible for the facility. 50.3(1) Notice of no…

50.4(1) Building to meet existing codes. All facilities are required to be structurally sound and to meet existing building code and health code requirements. 50.4(2) Professional inspections. a. The state jail inspector may require for good reason that an agency operating a jail…

existence prior to June 30, 1984. In cases where an existing jail undergoes major remodeling after September 12, 2001, rules 201—50.6(356,356A) and 201—50.7(356,356A) shall apply to the area being upgraded. 50.5(1) Each single occupancy cell for prisoners in normal status shall h…

This rule shall apply to jails which are of new construction and to all major remodeling after June 30, 1984. For jails which are of new construction and for all major remodeling after September 12, 2001, rule

jail inspection unit prior to letting any bids or commencing any construction subject to this rule. The jail inspection unit shall, within 60 days of receiving plans, review them for compliance with this rule and forward any comments to the submitting authority. 50.6(1) New housi…

2005. This rule shall apply to all jails which are of new construction and to all major remodeling or reconstruction after December 28, 2005. 50.8(1) Cells and dormitory units. a. Single occupancy cells shall provide a minimum of 35 square feet of unencumbered floor space. When c…

50.9(1) Approval of building plans. All new construction or major remodeling plans shall be approved by the state fire marshal prior to commencement of construction. 50.9(2) Compliance with fire marshal rules. No jail shall be occupied by a prisoner unless the state fire marshal …

“Capacity” means the number of prisoner or detainee occupants which any cell, room, unit, building, facility or combination thereof may accommodate according to the square footage requirements of the standards. “Cell” means single occupancy bedroom space with toilet and lavatory …

51.10(1) Initial orientation. Except in an emergency situation, all persons performing temporary detention duties shall meet the following requirements, and the provision of this information and training shall be documented. a. The individual shall be fully knowledgeable of the a…

sections 356.5 and 356.36, each municipality shall establish and the facility administrator shall ensure compliance with a standard operating procedures manual to include the following administrative rules: subrules 51.2(4), 51.2(5), 51.4(3), 51.4(7), 51.4(10), 51.8(3), 51.8(4), …

51.12(1) Housekeeping. a. The temporary holding facility shall be kept clean and sanitary. Toilets, wash basins, showers and other equipment throughout the facility shall be maintained in good working order. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be well maintained. b. Unless cleaning …

procedure to ensure that detainees have the opportunity to receive necessary medical attention for the detainee’s objectively serious medical and dental needs which are known to the facility staff. A serious medical need is one that has been diagnosed by a physician or physician …

51.14(1) Detainee being held. If a detainee is held over a meal period, a meal of adequate nutrition shall be provided. 51.14(2) Daily meals. The three meals provided for each 24-hour duration shall be served at reasonable and proper intervals; at least one meal shall be a hot me…

51.15(1) Food preparation areas shall be clean and sanitary in accordance with requirements of the state health standards regulating institutional or food establishment operations. 51.15(2) All food products shall be stored or refrigerated in compliance with state health standard…

51.16(1) Telephone calls upon arrest. Detainees shall be permitted telephone access to their family or an attorney, or both, without unnecessary delay after arrest, at no charge if made within the local calling area, as required by Iowa Code section 804.20. 51.16(2) Attorneys and…

of the Iowa Code or city ordinance pertaining to their offense and access to attorneys pursuant to rule 201—51.16(356,356A).

51.18(1) No detainee shall be allowed to have authority or disciplinary control over another detainee. 51.18(2) The use of physical force by staff shall be restricted to instances of justifiable self- protection, the protection of others or property, the prevention of escapes or …

for two years unless a different period is specified. 51.19(1) Facility calendar. This record shall contain information required by Iowa Code section 356.6. 51.19(2) Visitor registration. This record shall contain the name and address of the person visiting; name of detainee visi…

by Iowa Code chapter 356 or 356A. 51.2(1) Capacity. Established capacities as determined by these rules shall not be exceeded except in the event of an emergency, and then only for such a period of time as is necessary to arrange for alternate housing or release of sufficient det…

51.20(1) Standards for nonsecure hold areas. The area to be used to detain the juvenile must be an unlocked area such as a lobby, office or other open room. Additionally, the following minimum procedures must be followed: a. The juvenile is not physically secured to any stationar…

visit and inspect each facility within this state at least annually to determine the degree of compliance with these standards and within 45 days of each inspection shall report the results to the temporary holding facility administrator and the governing body responsible for the…

51.4(1) Building to meet existing codes. All facilities are required to be structurally sound and to meet existing building code and health code requirements. 51.4(2) Professional inspections. a. The state jail inspector may require for good reason that an agency operating a faci…

in existence prior to June 30, 1984. In cases where an existing facility undergoes major remodeling, rule

This rule shall apply to temporary holding facilities which are of new or remodeled construction or let for bid after June 30, 1984. Plans for any remodeling or new construction shall be submitted to the jail inspection unit prior to letting any bids or commencing any constructio…

51.5(1) Each single occupancy cell for detainees in normal status shall have a minimum floor area of 40 square feet. 51.5(2) Multiple occupancy cells must have 40 square feet of floor space for the first occupant and an additional 20 square feet for each additional occupant. 51.5…

51.8(1) Approval of building plans. All new construction or major remodeling plans shall be approved prior to commencement of construction by the state fire marshal. 51.8(2) Compliance with fire marshal rules. No facility shall be occupied by a detainee unless the state fire mars…