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Title 7: SNAP Page 11 Iowa Department of Human Services Employees’ Manual Chapter J: Intentional Program Violation Court Referrals Revised August 27, 2021 How to Process a Court Conviction How to Process a Court Conviction Legal reference: 7 CFR 273.16(g)(3) If the court finds that the household member committed a fraudulent act involving SNAP, you will receive notification from the DIA Investigations Division. A separate referral for an administrative disqualification hearing is not necessary. The appropriate disqualification period shall be imposed based on the decision of the court. When a Disqualification Decision Is Reversed Legal reference: 7 CFR 273.16(j) If a determination of intentional program violation is reversed by a court decision, the Appeals Section will notify you whether to restore lost benefits.