Bench Book

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The ICAOS Bench Book chapters are part of CORE (Compact Online Reference Encyclopedia).

Originally written in 2005, the Bench Book receives regular updates for rule amendments but this year additional updates have occurred. The Bench Book has always been a great resource for judiciary and court personnel and is an excellent resource for educating on interstate compact.

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Note: The Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision has updated its language to reflect a person-centered approach to supervision. The Bench Book has been updated accordingly; however, language in quotations from sources such as court cases, statutory references, and advisory opinions has not been changed.

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INTERSTATE COMPACT LAW - A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
Chapter 1 - General Law of Interstate Compacts
Chapter 2 - Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS)
Chapter 3 - The ICAOS Implications for the Courts
Chapter 4 - Returning Offenders to the Sending State
Chapter 5 - Liability and Immunity Considerations for Judicial Officers and Employees

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