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 - 2024 Special Presentations (APPA, APAI, NAEO and SD Technical & Training Assistance)
Ensuring Successful Supervision through Cooperative Solutions On February 27, 2024, the Commission presented at the American Probation and Parole Association Winter Training Institute in Seattle, Washington. There, community supervision and judicial…
Support - Discretionary Retaking Quick Reference Guide
The Discretionary Retaking activity communicates the Sending State’s intent to Retake under Rule 5.101 (b) ‘retake a supervised individual via warrant.’    See Rule 5.101 Use of Discretionary Retaking Activity Sending state intends to retake via warrant,…
Support - Discretionary Retaking Training Scenario
Support - Reporting Instructions for Return to Sending State Training Scenario
Support - ICAOS Website Accounts
As of February 2, 2024, ICAOS website accounts not associated with the ICAOS directory have been purged.  All Commissioners, DCAs and designated compact staff accounts remain active.      The national office retains each state's ICOTS administrator…
Support - State LMS Managers
Commissioners, DCAs and designated compact office staff may request state manager access to the ICAOS OnDemand site by submitting a helpdesk ticket.  This role will enable you to search for learners and confirm their accomplishments in the Learning…
Support - External Offender Application Form
Use the external offender application form when unable to download from ICOTS.  The external form is commonly used in institutions, remote sentencing or in other situations where non-ICOTS users assist in the transfer process.   Both English and Spanish…
Support - Accessing ICAOS OnDemand Training
  Create a Training Account or Log In Go to ICAOS OnDemand Page. Create a training account or log in with your credentials.   IMPORTANT!  As of February 5, 2024, learners no longer register or login to the ICAOS main website to access training.  Create a…
Support - 2024 Rule Amendment & New Resources Training
On September 20, 2023, the Commission approved a Rule Amendment to Rule 5.108(f) effective March 1, 2024.  Commissioners, Deputy Compact Administrators and Compact Staff are invited to join a training session to recap the justification and practical…
Support - Reviewing status of Transfer Request and Transfer Reply
View the demonstration of reviewing status of a Transfer Request and Transfer Reply from the Compact Cases activity table; this information is also viewable from the Action Items tab and Compact Workload
Support - Transfer Request Quick Reference Guide
A Transfer Request is required for every Compact transfer of supervision; see Rule 3.107. Be sure to VERIFY all information entered. See ICAOS’s Verification Tips Sheet. Required for All Transfers Intended departure date (manage date via the Profile…
Support - Transfer Verification Tips
Support - Primary Photo Requirements
  ICOTS Privacy Policy outlines requirements for primary photos. Note the photo standards are subject to audit.  See Section 15.0 D in the ICOTS Privacy Policy Participating agencies will make every reasonable effort to ensure that photographs of…
Support - Tour the Offender Profile Screen & Managing Demographics
  Tour the Offender Profile Screen Tour the Manage Demographics Screens
Support - Summary of ICOTS Activities
Support - FY24 DCA Dashboard Program-Violations & Retaking Management
The FY24 DCA Dashboard Program focuses on violations and retaking management.  The first session kicks off November 2023 with follow up sessions scheduled for Summer 2024. This year's program will focus on practices and reports highlighting: Best…
Support - 1-2023i Warrant Execution Management
Effective July 27, 2023 At Issue When the Warrant Status should be ‘Executed’ The ‘Warrant Status’ special status allows states to document and track compact compliant warrants when they are required for retaking and absconders.  The warrant special…
Support - New DCA Toolkit
In 2023, both the DCA Liaison and Training Committees approved a New DCA Toolkit for publication.  DCA Region Chairs will use this tool to introduce DCAs to their important role in the Commission and the various responsibilities of DCAs. New DCA Toolkit  
Support - Add Compact Office Closing Notice to ICAOS website
Commission members can add their office closures from the ICAOS home screen when logged in.  Simply click 'add closing' and follow instructions    
Support - Compliance & Due Date Reports Overview
About ICAOS Commissioners & DCAs monitor and ensure compliance with ICAOS rules for their states. The Compliance reports provide at-a-glance compliance with specific activity timeframes with the ability to drill down to user compliance to identify…
Support - Administrative Reports Overview
About The administrative reports provide data on current cases, specific compact processes, cleanup of duplicate records and management of ICOTS users for your state. These reports provide states with details on active compact cases and provide tools to…
Support - Activity History Reports Overview
About The activity history reports provide statistical and audit tools as well as provide an alternative to solely relying on emails for activity review or follow up.  These analysis tools can also measure impact of new procedures, policy or rule changes…
Support - FY24 Annual Audit-Data Integrity Follow up
The Commission concentrated its audit resources in FY23 on ICOTS data integrity to ensure that the data contains accurate and reliable information for our internal and external partners. Given the FY23 audit findings, the Compliance and Executive…
Support - Reacting to Out of State Subpoenas
  The Compact Rules: Do not impose a legal obligation for states to comply with out of state subpoenas Cannot prevent out of state subpoenas However, the Commission addressed the issue in a White Paper - Legal Implications of the Interstate Compact…
Extradition Officials Guide
This guide supports extradition professionals managing the return of supervised individuals who transfer to another state through the Interstate Compact. Topics addressed within the new guide include: Who is subject to the Compact; Differences between…
Electronic Signature Guide
This practice guide assists Compact offices in navigating procedures for electronic signatures. Topics addressed within the guide include: Background on legality of electronic signatures; Responsibilities , procedures and best practices when utilizing…
White Paper - Legal Implications of Remote Hearings in Relation to ICAOS Rules
At the request of the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision’s (“ICAOS”) Executive Committee, and following a roundtable discussion with various ICAOS stakeholders, the following legal analysis has been prepared to serve as a resource…
Rule 3.110 - Travel Permits
(a) Notification of travel permits - The receiving state shall notify the sending state prior to the issuance of a travel permit for a supervised individual traveling to the sending state.  (b) This rule does not apply to supervised individuals who are…
On-Demand - ICAOS 204 Probable Cause Hearings-Rule 5.108
When possibly subject to revocation in the sending state for violations (excluding new convictions) committed in the receiving state, compact offenders are ENTITLED to a probable cause hearing near where the alleged violations occurred prior to retaking.…
Jail Officials Guide
This guide supports jail officials managing detention and disposition of individuals on interstate compact supervision. Topics addressed within the new guide include: Wh transfers through the Compact; How does a supervised individual apply for an…
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