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The Advisory Opinions are part of CORE (Compact Online Reference Encyclopedia).

 

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Any state may submit an informal written request to the Executive Director for assistance in interpreting the rules of this compact. The Executive Director may seek the assistance of legal counsel, the Executive Committee, or both, in interpreting the rules. The Executive Committee may authorize its standing committees to assist in interpreting the rules. Interpretations of the rules shall be issued in writing by the Executive Director or the Executive Committee and shall be circulated to all of the states. Advisory Opinion Policy

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  • Advisory Opinions at a Glance

    Opinion Number Description Rules Keywords
    1-2019

    How states should manage absconders apprehended in the receiving state

    4.112, 5.101-1

    Absconder, ICOTS, Pending Charges

    3-2015

    Whether offenders sentenced to home detention programs are eligible for transfer under the Compact

    1.101, 2.106

    Deferred Sentence, Eligibility

    2-2015

    Whether an offender granted a conditional pardon and moved to a secure treatment facility is eligible for transfer under the Compact

    1.101, 2.106

    Deferred Sentence, Eligibility

    1-2015

    Whether a transferred offender who commits a violation may be subjected to confinement for short periods in lieu of revocation

    4.101, 4.103, 4.109

    Sanctions, Violations

    1-2014

    Whether an offender who has been arrested and released on bail for pending charges in the receiving state may be apprehended and detained for retaking by the sending state pending resolution of the new criminal charge

    4.109, 5.101, 5.111

    New Charges, Retaking, Violations

    5-2012

    Whether Rule 5.108 permits the use of 2-way closed circuit video for conducting probable cause

    5.108

    Probable Cause, Video Hearings

    4-2012

    Whether a state can permit an offender to proceed to another state for multiple periods of time, never exceeding 45 consecutive days in any single occurrence

    1.101, 2.110

    Relocate

    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

    2.110, 3.101, 3.109

    Absconder, Extradition

    2-2012

    Whether the receiving state's acceptance of a transfer request or reporting instructions creates the 'planned release' date

    3.105

    Prerelease

    1-2012

    Effect of New Jersey statute on acquitted persons by reason of insanity

    1.101, 3.101

    Eligibility

    1-2011

    Whether rule 2.105 applies to hunting violations involving the use of a firearm

    2.105

    Misdemeanor Offenses

    4-2010

    The effect of a Washington statute that prohibits certain offenders from being under supervision

    1.101, 4.101

    Supervision

    3-2010

    Whether a California statute classifying offenders as not subject to supervision or revocation are eligible for transfer under the Compact

    1.101

    Eligibility

    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

    4.112

    Case Closure, Supervision

    1-2010

    Whether a receiving state can require relevant documents and return an offender that can no longer be safely supervised

    3.101, 3.107, 5.101, 5.103

    Acceptance, Retaking, Supervision Standards

    1-2009

    Whether a sending state may request an investigation prior to the offender’s release from incarceration

    1.101, 3.102, 3.106

    Prerelease Investigation, Transfer Request

    3-2008

    Whether sex offenders can travel out of state once they are transferred to a receiving state

    4.101

    Sex Offender, Travel Permit

    2-2008

    Authority to issue travel permits

    1.101, 2.105, 2.110, 3.101

    Eligibility, Travel Permit

    1-2008

    Clarification regarding sex offenders living in the receiving state at the time of sentencing and imposing/enforcing special conditions

    3.101, 4.103

    Sex Offender, Special Conditions

    3-2007

    Whether receiving states can denying reporting instructions based on an invalid plan of supervision

    3.101, 3.103

    Denial, Plan of Supervision

    2-2007

    Whether offenders who seek to reside in federal housing are eligible for transfer under the Compact

    3.101

    Eligibility, Section 8 Housing

    16-2006

    Interpretation of physical harm and whether states can consider other criteria such as plea bargains in determining eligibility

    2.105

    Eligibility, Misdemeanor Offenses, Physical Harm

    14-2006

    Imposing fees on offenders transferring through the Compact

    4.107

    Supervision Fees

    13-2006

    Whether an undocumented immigrant is subject to the Compact

    1.101, 3.101

    Undocumented Immigrant

    11-2006

    Whether an offender is subject to retaking under the compact if a receiving state closes interest in a case pursuant to rule 4.112

    4.112

    Case Closure, Retaking

    9-2006

    Whether the offender being in the receiving state prior to investigation is a valid reason for rejection

    2.110, 3.103

    Investigation, Rejections

    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.

    3.101, 4.103

    Eligibility, Residential Program

    7-2006

    Whether the second or subsequent misdemeanor DUI meets ICAOS eligibility

    2.105

    DUI Offenses, Eligibility, Misdemeanor Offenses

    6-2006

    Clarification on how the 90-days remaining on supervision is determined

    3.101

    Eligibility, Period of Supervision

    5-2006

    Whether a receiving state can exceed the 45 day rule to determine if a supervision plan is valid for sex offenders

    3.104, 4.101, 4.103

    Investigation, Sex Offender

    HIPAA-2005

    Guidance from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Civil Rights as to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) Coverage & Exemptions for the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision

    8-2005

    Whether a receiving state can make a determination of substantial compliance if an offender commits a crime in the receiving state during the period of investigation or has an outstanding warrant

    1.101, 3.101

    Pending Charges, Substantial Compliance

    6-2005

    Whether offenders subject to Washington’s “deferred prosecution” statute are eligible for transfer under the Compact

    1.101, 2.106

    Deferred Prosecution, Eligibility

    4-2005

    Whether offenders who are not eligible to transfer under Rule 3.101 or 2.105 are permitted to a discretionary transfer

    2.105, 3.101, 3.101-2

    Discretionary Transfer, Eligibility

    2-2005

    Whether officers can arrest and detain compact offenders for probation violations

    4.101, 5.108

    Arrest, Compact Authority, Due Process, Retaking, Violations

    MA-2004

    Adopting an emergency rule for Massachusetts who had not enacted the Compact

    Article XI Compact Statute

    9-2004

    Individuals and sex offenders subject to lifetime supervision (CSL)

    1.101, 3.101, 5.103

    Eligibility

    7-2004

    Whether a receiving state can reject a transfer if there are warrants or pending charges in the receiving state

    3.101

    Pending Charges, Substantial Compliance

    4-2004

    Whether an offender subject to a deferred sentence is eligible for transfer under the Compact

    1.101, 2.106

    Conditional Release, Deferred Sentence