a sentence for an indefinite time, with the exact time determined by parole authorities
A prison sentence of an indefinite period of time, for example "one year to 30 years." Under this sentence, prisoners are released when the parole board determines they are rehabilitated.
An indefinite sentence of "not less than" and "not more than" so many years, the exact term to be served being afterwards determined by parole authorities within the minimum and maximum limits set by the court or by statute.
A sentence of imprisonment to a specified minimum and maximum period of time, specifically authorized by statute, subject to termination by a parole board or other authorized agency after the prisoner has served the minimum term.
Sentence with specified minimum and maximum length, e.g., one to five years in prison. Also, a maximum sentence which may be reduced by a parole board, via statutory authorization, after minimum term has been served.
a sentence such as "governor's pleasure" that theoretically has no maximum, the date of release to be determined by the Executive.
A sentence without a definite term. For example a sentence of "x to y years" or a sentence of "not more then x but not less than y years."
A life sentence for offences that may not otherwise carry a minimum sentence of life. By law, offenders designated by the court as "Dangerous Offenders" receive automatic indeterminate sentences. Although offenders serving an indeterminate sentence may not spend their entire lives in prison (i.e. they may eventually be paroled), they will remain under sentence, subject to control and supervision, for the rest of their lives. Parole eligibility, in these cases, is set by law at seven years.
A sentence of imprisonment where the term is for a range of time, such as two to six years.
the type of prison sentence in Iowa; the judge sentences an individual to an indeterminate term not to exceed a maximum amount, with the actual time served to be determined by prison and parole board officials
A prison sentence of a specific minimum and maximum period of time. These are authorized by statute and can be changed by a parole board or other authorized agency after the prisoner has served the minimum term.
