Compact Online Reference Encyclopedia (CORE)

Looking for information on a specific topic, training, rule, or process? Through one search here, you can find the information you need from ICAOS’ white papers, advisory opinions, bylaws, policies, Hearing Officer's Guide, training modules, rules, helpdesk articles and the bench book. All results are cross-referenced with links to make navigation easy and intuitive.

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Bench Book - 3.3.1 Time of Transfer
The rules of the Commission can have significant impact on the time between final disposition of a case and when the offender can actually move to another state. To the extent that an offender is eligible for transfer under the Compact, a court does not…
Bench Book - 3.2.1.6.1 Deferred Sentencing
In addition to traditional cases where an offender is formally adjudicated and placed on supervision, the ICAOS also applies in so-called “suspended sentencing,” “suspended adjudication,” and “deferred sentencing” contexts. Rule 2.106 provides that “…
Hearing Officer's Guide - Introduction
This guide is intended to provide hearing officers with basic guidance regarding the retaking procedures that may apply to offenders subject to the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS). Several cautionary notes should be understood in…
Chapter 1: Definitions - Rule 1.101
As used in these rules, unless the context clearly requires a different construction- Abscond – means to be absent from the offender’s approved place of residence and employment; and failing to comply with reporting requirements. Adult – means both…
Hearing Officer's Guide - V. Waiver of Hearing
Rule 5.108 provides that an offender subject to retaking can waive a probable cause hearing. No waiver is to be accepted unless the offender admits to one or more violations that are subject to revocation of supervision. The critical elements of such a…
Bench Book - 2.3 General Principles Affecting Interstate Movement of Offenders
As a general proposition, convicted persons enjoy no right to interstate travel or a constitutionally protected interest to supervision in another state. See Jones v. Helms, 452 U.S. 412, 418-20 (1981); Griffin v. Wisconsin, 483 U.S. 868, 874 (1987); U.S…
White Paper - State Liability: Why Your State Can Be Sanctioned Upon Violation of the Compact or the ICAOS Rules
Published September 2, 2011 At the request of the ICAOS Executive Committee resulting from several recent cases in which courts and other agencies have apparently lacked awareness or ignored the requirements of ICAOS and its rules in particular cases, the…
Advisory Opinion 9-2004
Individuals and sex offenders subject to lifetime supervision (CSL)
Advisory Opinion 14-2006
Imposing fees on offenders transferring through the Compact
Advisory Opinion 2-2015
Whether an offender granted a conditional pardon and moved to a secure treatment facility is eligible for transfer under the Compact
Advisory Opinion 2-2005
Whether officers can arrest and detain compact offenders for probation violations
Advisory Opinion 1-2008
Clarification regarding sex offenders living in the receiving state at the time of sentencing and imposing/enforcing special conditions
Advisory Opinion 1-2012
Effect of New Jersey statute on acquitted persons by reason of insanity
Advisory Opinion 4-2004
Whether an offender subject to a deferred sentence is eligible for transfer under the Compact
Advisory Opinion 5-2012
Whether Rule 5.108 permits the use of 2-way closed circuit video for conducting probable cause
Advisory Opinion 5-2006
Whether a receiving state can exceed the 45 day rule to determine if a supervision plan is valid for sex offenders
Advisory Opinion 1-2010
Whether a receiving state can require relevant documents and return an offender that can no longer be safely supervised
Advisory Opinion 4-2010
The effect of a Washington statute that prohibits certain offenders from being under supervision
Advisory Opinion 3-2015
Whether offenders sentenced to home detention programs are eligible for transfer under the Compact
Advisory Opinion 7-2006
Whether the second or subsequent misdemeanor DUI meets ICAOS eligibility
Advisory Opinion 3-2012
Whether an offender whose supervision was never transferred and who subsequently absconds supervision is subject to retaking under the terms of the Compact
Advisory Opinion 2-2007
Whether offenders who seek to reside in federal housing are eligible for transfer under the Compact
Advisory Opinion MA-2004
Adopting an emergency rule for Massachusetts who had not enacted the Compact
Advisory Opinion 3-2008
Whether sex offenders can travel out of state once they are transferred to a receiving state
Advisory Opinion 6-2005
Whether offenders subject to Washington’s “deferred prosecution” statute are eligible for transfer under the Compact
Advisory Opinion 2-2010
Whether a sending state can close interest in a case if the offender's status no longer qualifies under the definition of supervision
Advisory Opinion 1-2019
How states should manage absconders apprehended in the receiving state
Advisory Opinion 8-2006
Whether a receiving state can predicate acceptance to a residential program on the sending state agreeing to retake if the offender fails to complete the program.
Advisory Opinion 16-2006
Interpretation of physical harm and whether states can consider other criteria such as plea bargains in determining eligibility
Chapter 2 - Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS)
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