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 - Active Compact Cases With Offense Details (Active Cases)
The Active Compact Cases with Offense Details report lists all active compact cases and their associated offense details in the receiving/sending state. Offense details include NCIC offense code, NCIC description and NCIC type. A compact case is…
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 - Withdrawing Cases and Individual Activities
The function to withdraw an entire case is separate from the function to withdraw an individual activity.  Both actions are completed from the Compact Cases Tab of the offender's profile.   Withdrawing Cases and Individual Activities Managed…
Support - Receiving State Can't Submit Case Closure and Primary Residence is Blank
A notice of arrival has been submitted on this case, but the receiving state says they can't submit a case closure notice and the offender profile shows the residence as blank (lack of primary address). Your issue is related to the wrong supervising…
Support - Continue Working With a Previously Uncompleted Process
If you start any of the following managed processes and you have reached the topic screen for that process but do not complete the process, you can do a Compact Workload - Pending Activity Only search to locate the uncompleted process listed as an Action…
Support - Intended Departure Date
The intended departure date assists in managing Notice of Departures as well as useful for receiving states trying to determine a date to report when responded to reporting instructions request or a transfer request.   The intended Arrival/Departure Date…
Support - If return reporting instructions are requested and the offender changes his/her mind, how do I withdraw the request?
Managed activities with replies such as a request for return reporting instructions can be withdrawn prior to reply from the sending state.  The assigned user in the receiving state can withdraw the request from the offender's profile screen.  If the…
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 - Code Release 4.0 - ICOTS Enhancements 4/29/09
The version 4.0 code release resolves outstanding issues regarding data display and the functions to facilitate returning offenders to a sending state. Released April 29, 2009. PDF Forms (Transfer Request & Request for Reporting Instruction…
Support - Transferring Supervision to the Receiving State
Transferring Supervision to the Receiving State These training tools and resources discuss requirements and processes for transferring supervision of an offender to another state.  -Transfer Request Requirements -Investigation Period -Requesting Reporting…
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…
Rule 4.110 - Transfer to a subsequent receiving state
(a) At the request of an offender for transfer to a subsequent receiving state, and with the approval of the sending state, the sending state shall prepare and transmit a request for transfer to the subsequent state in the same manner as an initial…
Rule 3.101-1 - Mandatory reporting instructions and transfers of military, families of military, family members employed, employment transfer, and veterans for medical or mental health services
(a) At the discretion of the sending state, an offender shall be eligible for transfer of supervision to a receiving state under the compact, and the receiving state shall accept transfer for: Transfers of military members—An offender who is a member of…
Support - ICOTS Activity Email Notification Time Frames
Below are the 'Due on' and 'Overdue' email notifications generated by ICOTS:    Case Closure Notices due in 30 days, 30 calendar days prior to 10 business days after the Supervision End Date due in 30 days, 30 calendar days prior to 10…
Support - ICOTS User Roles Explained
State Administrator (See ICOTS Administration Section for more Information) Creates, deactivates, and establishes roles for users. Can add case notes to its state’s cases. Performs any and all functions available under the 'Administrators' Tab…
Support - Upcoming 2015 ICOTS Enhancement Release
The executive committee recently approved funds for an ICOTS enhancement release tentatively scheduled for Summer 2015. The list of enhancements was first prioritized by the technology committee and then documented in detail by an enhancement work-group…
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 7.0 - ICOTS Enhancements 10/21/09
ICOTS 7.0 code release is in production on October 21, 2009 and resolves the development items described below: ICOTS Reports Report parameters are correct and descriptions for each report are available. To ensure the correct layout and format for the…
Support - Warrant Status Dashboard (Retaking)
  The Warrant Tracking Dashboard tracks warrant status entries and provides an audit tool for managing compact compliant warrants.   This dashboard tracks: Status of warrant entries Timeline of warrant entries Compact activity trigger for warrant entries…
Support - Code Release 36.2 - ICOTS Help Points - Third Batch 10/14/20
On Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Appriss pushed the third and final batch of training help points to ICOTS. As described in the announcements for the first and second batches, the ICOTS Help Points were designed to replace and improve upon the ICOTS User…
Advisory Opinion 14-2006
Imposing fees on offenders transferring through the Compact
Support - Request for Reporting Instructions to Return to a Sending State
Returning to a Sending State occurs for 3 reasons: Transferee requests to return to the sending state Transferee was granted reporting instructions during transfer investigation and transfer is denied (no subsequent transfer will occur) Return in lieu of…
Support - Merge, Move and Delete Case Requests
Before taking any action, be sure to review records!!! MERGE Ensure ALL cases are historical (withdrawn or closed) before initiating a merge.  When approving a merge request, review the record and disapprove if a new active case is created while the merge…
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 4-2010
The effect of a Washington statute that prohibits certain offenders from being under supervision
Support - Standard Operating Procedures in ICOTS
What do I do when I received an email stating that I had an action to perform in ICOTS? Email notifications inform you that an offender’s record needs attention, an investigation has been assigned to you or that there are other supervisory…
Support - 1-2021i - Reporting Instructions Processing for Living in Receiving State at the Time of Sentencing
    Training Bulletin 1-2021i - Reporting Instructions Processing for Living in Receiving State at the Time of Sentencing Effective February 2, 2021 Re: Rule 3.103 (a)(1) States are REQUIRED to adhere to timeframes in Rule 3.103, including sending the…
Support - 2021 Rule Amendments & ICOTS Enhancements
On September 29, 2021, the Commission approved several Rule Amendments and ICOTS enhancements to be implemented on April 1, 2022.  ICOTS Enhancements supplementing these rules launch June 1, 2022.  Details can be accessed on the ABM archive page.…
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…
Chapter 4: Supervision in Receiving State
Rules governing supervision in the receiving state under the compact of the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision
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