# Iowa Code § 904.101: Definitions > Iowa · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.101 ## Section - **Citation:** Iowa Code § 904.101 - **Heading:** Definitions - **Jurisdiction:** Iowa - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** IA Code / Title XVI / Chapter 904 / Section 904.101 ## Text For purposes of this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Board” means the board of corrections established in section 904.104. (2) “Community-based correctional program” means correctional programs and services, under the direction of a district director and the department, including but not limited to an intermediate criminal sanctions program in accordance with the corrections continuum in section 901B.1, designed to supervise and assist individuals who are charged with or have been convicted of a felony, an aggravated misdemeanor or a serious misdemeanor, or who are on probation or parole in lieu of or as a result of a sentence of incarceration imposed upon conviction of any of these offenses, or who are contracted to the district department for supervision and housing while on work release. A community-based correctional program shall be designed by a district department, under the direction and control of the department, in a manner that provides services in a manner free of disparities based upon an individual’s race or ethnic origin. (3) “Community-based corrections facility” means property or buildings owned or operated by the department for a community-based correctional program. (4) “Department” means the Iowa department of corrections established in section 904.102. (5) “Director” means the director of the department. (6) “District advisory board” means the advisory board of a district department. (7) “District department” means a judicial district department of correctional services established under section 904.104A. (8) “District director” means the director of a district department, appointed by the director under section 904.301A. 83 Acts, ch 96, §2, 159CS83, §217A.185 Acts, ch 21, §54CS85, §246.101C93, §904.1012024 Acts, ch 1182, §57 ## Nearby sections - [Iowa Code § 904.101 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.101.md) - [Iowa Code § 904.102 Department established — institutions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.102.md) - [Iowa Code § 904.103 Responsibilities of department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.103.md) - [Iowa Code § 904.104 Board created.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.104.md) - [Iowa Code § 904.104A Judicial district departments of correctional services established.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.104A.md) - [Iowa Code § 904.104B District advisory board expenses reimbursed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.104B.md) - [Iowa Code § 904.105 Board — duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.105.md) - [Iowa Code § 904.105A Duties of district advisory board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.105A.md) - [Iowa Code § 904.106 Meetings expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.106.md) - [Iowa Code § 904.107 Director appointment and qualifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.107.md) - [Iowa Code § 904.108 Director — duties, powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.108.md) - [Iowa Code § 904.109 Powers of governor — report of abuses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.109.md) - [Iowa Code § 904.110 Official seal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.110.md) - [Iowa Code § 904.111 Chapter 28E agreements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.111.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.101. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.