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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Support - Sign up for ICOTS service notifications
Appriss Safety is happy to introduce its new Event Communication System (ECS), designed to inform our customers of any operational events affecting our products. Through the ECS website, customers are encouraged to subscribe to automatic updates. During…
Support - Code Release 33.5.0 - ICOTS Enhancements 4/25/18
On Wednesday, April 25, 2018 three new enhancements will be launched in ICOTS. One enhancement adds completely new functionality to ICOTS, while the other two provide an improved user experience.  This is the sixth of several enhancement releases to take…
Support - Expunge Compact Case
Expunging a case is different than deleting a duplicate offender record in ICOTS. A delete, merge, or move case request is the appropriate action when dealing with duplicate offenders. An expungement requires a copy of a court order to be approved.  The…
Support - Access Your State's Compliance Audit Details via ICAOS Dashboards
Accessing the ICAOS Dashboards To access the ICAOS Dashboards, a commission member or compact office staff just needs to log in to the ICAOS website after visiting this page: https://www.interstatecompact.org/icaos-dashboards If a compact office needs to…
Support - Code Release 33.4.0 - ICOTS Enhancements 3/28/18
On Wednesday, March 28, 2018 one new enhancements will be launched in ICOTS. This is the fifth of several enhancement releases to take place during FY 2018. The descriptions of the change is as follows: 1.) Add text field for gang name when not listed in…
Support - Code Release 33.3.0 - ICOTS Enhancements 3/7/18
On Wednesday, March 7, 2018 four new enhancements will be launched in ICOTS. Most of the enhancements are relatively minor, but will provide an improved user experience.  This is the fourth of several enhancement releases to take place during FY 2018. The…
Support - Code Release 33.2.0 - ICOTS Enhancements 2/15/18
On Thursday, February 15, 2018 three new enhancements will be launched in ICOTS. The national office will offer a brief Q & A session for these enhancements on Monday, February 12th at 2 pm ET and Tuesday February 13th at 11 am ET. Visit the ICAOS…
Support - Transfer Request Reply Due Dates
Description: List of all compact cases in the receiving state that have a Transfer Reply due within the selected date range of the last data upload. Case details include sending state, receiving state, probation, parole, receiving user, receiving…
Support - Data Management of ICOTS-Dynamic PDF's Explained
ICOTS is a tool used to process Interstate Compact business, track offender movement and facilitate communication between states on Compact cases. ICOTS is not designed to replace a state’s offender or case management system. Once submitted, ALL data is…
Support - Code Release 33.1.0 - ICOTS Enhancements 1/31/18
On Wednesday, January 31, 2018 three new user experience enhancements were launched in ICOTS. While some future enhancements around new functionality will require training and informational materials, these enhancements were requested to improve user…
Support - Code Release 32.6.0 - ICOTS Enhancements 12/13/17
On Wednesday, December 13, 2017 three new user experience enhancements were launched in ICOTS. While some future enhancements around new functionality will require training and informational materials, these enhancements were requested to improve user…
Support - Trouble Logging in or Viewing ICAOS Dashboards?
If you experience issues logging into or viewing the ICAOS Dashboards, this is most likely caused by temporary internet files cached in your web browser interfering with the Single Sign-On API. Follow the steps below to delete temporary internet files in…
Support - ICAOS Dashboards Overview
Commissioners, Deputy Compact Administrators and other designated Compact Office staff can access more than 50 dashboards covering activity due dates, compliance performance, administrative oversight and compact activity history. Login with your ICAOS…
Support - Progress Report
The progress report workflow is managed with review in the receiving state prior to transmission.  Upon transmission by the receiving state's compact office, the workflow stops and all interested parties in the sending state receive simultaneous…
Support - Outstanding Issues for Latest Rule Amendment Release on 5/31/2017
On Wednesday, May 31, 2017 a new code release involving rule-mandated changes to the Offender Violation Report and Progress Report activities was pushed to production in ICOTS. Several minor bugs were introduced and Appriss was very responsive in working…
Support - ICAOS DCA Success Program
What is the DCA Success Program? The DCA Success Program provides coaching and training for new DCAs as well as provides assistance to DCAs needing to resolve compliance issues in their state. Objectives and goals for program: Employ a group mentoring…
Support - ICOTS Compact Staff & State Administrator Ondemand Training
This training consists of 9 parts relevant to various responsibilities of State Compact Staff and Administrators. Participants can customize their training by choosing only those sections relevant to their duties. Topics include: Access the training via…
Support - Tips for Top Reports Used
The attached reference provides usage tips for all the Dashboard External Reports as well as Top ICOTS Reports Top ICOTS Reports Duplicate Offender List & Pending Merges and Deletions of Offenders Cases in Need of Notice of Departure Cases in Need…
Support - 1-2011 - Definition of 'Supervision'
To determine if an offender’s case in the sending state triggers the compact definition of supervision, the sending state should first examine whether or not the offender’s offense is compact eligible. If the offender has been convicted of a felony,…
Support - Changing the Supervision End Date
The Supervision End Date serves as a Case Closure Notice Due date.   This date should ALWAYS be a future date for active cases.  Including 'tolled' cases.   From the offender’s profile, users can locate the change feature from the Compact Cases…
Support - 1-2014 - Rule 3.107 Prison Discipline and Mental Health History
Under Rule 3.107 (a) (12), enacted on March 1, 2014, a Sending State is required to include a summary of prison discipline and mental health history during the last 2 years, if available, unless distribution is prohibited by law with the Transfer Request.
Support - Eligibility Worksheet
           
Support - 1-2016i - Offenders Returning to a Sending State
    Training Bulletin 1-2016i - Offenders Returning to a Sending State Effective March 1, 2016 Re: Rules 3.101-1, 3.103, 3.106, 4.111 & 5.103 Standard Procedures for Offenders Returning to a Sending State   Receiving states must request reporting…
Support - ICOTS Training Modules
The ICOTS End User Training offers several topic based modules.  Visit the On-Demand training section of the ICAOS website to access the modules ICOTS 300 - ICAOS/ICOTS 300 Privacy Policy Training Prior to accessing ICOTS, users must be trained on ICAOS…
Support - What do these ICOTS acronyms mean?
Sometimes in newsletters and helpdesk tickets, certain ICOTS terms are referenced with an acronym. Here is a list of what those acronyms mean: ARVR - Addendum to Response to Violation Report AVR - Addendum to Violation Report CAR - Compact Action Request…
Support - Code Release 29.6.0 - ICOTS Enhancements 5/27/15
ICOTS Code Release 29.6 - Intended Departure Date ICOTS 29.6 code release went into production on May 27, 2015 and implemented the development items below: The Intended Departure Date is now captured when a user submits a request for reporting…
Support - Code Release 29.5.0 - ICOTS Enhancements 4/29/15
ICOTS Code Release 29.5 - Duplicate Offender Management Enhancements ICOTS 29.5 code release went into production on April 29, 2015 and implemented the development items below: Since the launch of ICOTS, the creation of duplicate offender records has been…
Support - Code Release 29.4.0 - ICOTS Enhancements 3/25/15
ICOTS Code Release 29.4 - Enhancements & Bug Fixes ICOTS 29.4 code release went into production on March 25, 2015 and implemented the development items described below: Nested Activity History How the compact activities under each compact case are…
Support - Code Release 29.3.0 - ICOTS Enhancements 2/25/15
ICOTS Code Release 29.3.0 - Enhancements & Bug Fixes ICOTS 29.3 code release went into production on February 25, 2015 and implemented the development items described below: Notice of Failure to Arrive Upon selecting "Notice of Arrival"…
Support - Resetting security question answers or 'unlocking' an ICOTS account
ICOTS Users must answer security questions anytime they reset their password. When incorrect answers are provided, their account will be locked.  The lockout lasts 24 hours or until a state administrator manually resets their security questions.  Note: …
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