Ability to Pay

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 Iowa Iowa Code § 905.14(3) Fees for probation and parole

The department of corrections may adopt rules for the administration of this section. If adopted, the rules shall include a provision for waiving the collection of fees for persons determined

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Waiving the fee at enforcement.

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