216A.133 - DUTIES.
216A.133 DUTIES.
The council shall do all of the following:
1. Identify issues and analyze the operation and impact of
present criminal and juvenile justice policy and make recommendations
for policy changes, including recommendations pertaining to efforts
to curtail criminal gang activity.
2. Coordinate with data resource agencies to provide data and
analytical information to federal, state, and local governments, and
assist agencies in the use of criminal and juvenile justice data.
3. Report criminal and juvenile justice system needs to the
governor, the general assembly, and other decision makers to improve
the criminal and juvenile justice system.
4. Provide technical assistance upon request to state and local
agencies.
5. Administer federal funds and funds appropriated by the state
or that are otherwise available for study, research, investigation,
planning, and implementation in the areas of criminal and juvenile
justice.
6. Make grants to cities, counties, and other entities pursuant
to applicable law.
7. Maintain an Iowa correctional policy project as provided in
section 216A.137. Section History: Recent Form
88 Acts, ch 1277, §16
C89, § 601K.133
90 Acts, ch 1124, § 3; 92 Acts, ch 1231, §47
C93, § 216A.133