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IowaIAB 8/5/26 EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
IowaCORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT
IowaIAB 8/5/26 CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT
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201—Chapter 50 Iowa Code section(s) or chapter(s) authorizing rulemaking: 356.36 State or federal law(s) implemented by the rulemaking: Iowa Code sections 17A.10, 17A.12, 80B.11A, 356.36 and 356.43 and chapter 356A A public hearing at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows: August 25, 2026 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this Regulatory Analysis, which must be received by the Department of Corrections no later than 4:30 p.m. on the date of the public hearing. Comments should be directed to: Jen Rathje Iowa Department of Corrections Jessie Parker State Office Building 510 East 12th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50319 Phone: 515.802.0898 Email: jen.rathje1@iowa.gov The purpose of this proposed rulemaking is to conduct a comprehensive review of Chapter 50 in accordance with the mandates of Executive Order 10. While this chapter was reviewed through the lens of reducing redundancy, the Department has determined that the current language is neither obsolete nor unnecessary. Given the high-risk nature of jail operations and the specific compliance needs of local facilities, the existing language is essential for maintaining clear, unambiguous minimum standards. Rule language has been intentionally retained to provide a single, comprehensive operating manual for jail administrators. Reducing information in these sections or relying solely on statutory cross-references would create a fragmented regulatory landscape, increasing the risk of operational errors and safety failures at the local level. Because these rules serve as the primary benchmark for mandatory annual inspections across Iowa’s 96 jail facilities, maintaining the current level of detail is necessary. Rather than broad rescission, the Department implemented targeted updates to clarify standards and improve operational safety, specifically: Rule 201—50.3(356,356A) Inspection and compliance: Updated to clarify the notification • process for noncompliance and the formal listing of deficiencies to chief administrators. 538
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