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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Definition - Behavior Requiring Retaking
Behavior Requiring Retaking – means an act or pattern of non-compliance with conditions of supervision that could not be successfully addressed through the use of documented corrective action or graduated responses and would result in a request for…
Definition - Victim-Sensitive
Victim-Sensitive – means a designation made by the sending state in accordance with its definition of “crime victim” under the statutes governing the rights of crime victims in the sending state. The receiving state shall give notice of supervised…
On-Demand - ICAOS 102 Transferring Supervision
This on-demand training module explains the processes required for transferring supervision to a receiving state. This includes requirements for a transfer request and for reporting instructions for qualifying supervised individuals. This module is…
On-Demand - ICAOS 101 Eligibility for Transfer of Supervision & Reporting Instructions
This on-demand training module reviews key definitions in determining eligibility for transfer, covered offenses, criteria for mandatory and discretionary acceptances as well as qualifying reasons for reporting instructions. This module is approximately…
Definition - Substantial Compliance
Substantial Compliance– means that a supervised individual is sufficiently in compliance with the terms and conditions of his or her supervision so as not to result in initiation of revocation of supervision proceedings by the sending state.  Reference:…
Definition - Victim
Victim – means a natural person or the family of a natural person who has incurred direct or threatened physical or psychological harm as a result of an act or omission of a supervised individual.
Definition - Sending State
Sending State – means a state requesting the transfer of a supervised individual, or which transfers supervision of a supervised individual, under the terms of the Compact and its rules.
Definition - Temporary Travel Permit 
Temporary Travel Permit – means, for the purposes of Rule 3.108 (b), the written permission granted to an offender, whose supervision has been designated a “victim–sensitive” matter, to travel outside the supervising state for more than 24 hours but no…
Definition - Travel Permit 
Travel Permit – means the written permission granted to a supervised individual authorizing the travel from one state to another.
Definition - Reporting Instructions
Reporting Instructions – means the orders given to a supervised individual by a sending or receiving state directing the individual to report to a designated person or place, at a specified date and time, in another state. Reporting instructions shall…
Definition - Resident Family
Resident Family – means a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, adult child, adult sibling, spouse, legal guardian, or step-parent who has resided in the receiving state for 180 calendar days or longer as of the date of the transfer request; and indicates…
Definition - Resident
Resident – means a person who has resided in a state for at least 1 year continuously and immediately prior to either the supervision start date or sentence date for the original offense for which transfer is being requested; and intends that such state…
Definition - Supervision
Supervision – means the oversight exercised by authorities of a sending or receiving state over a supervised individual for a period of time determined by a court or releasing authority, during which time the supervised individual is required to report to…
Definition - Violent Crime 
Violent Crime – means any crime involving the unlawful exertion of physical force with the intent to cause injury or physical harm to a person; or an offense in which a person has incurred direct or threatened physical or psychological harm as defined by…
Definition - Application Fee
Application Fee – means a reasonable sum of money charged to a supervised individual by the sending state for each application for transfer prepared by the sending state.
Definition - Shall
Shall – means that a state or other actor is required to perform an act, the nonperformance of which may result in the imposition of sanctions as permitted by the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision, its by-laws and rules.
On-Demand - ICAOS 203 Probable Cause Hearings
This on-demand training module includes: Probable Cause Hearing Overview & Purpose When a Probable Cause Hearing is Required Probable Cause Hearing Requirements Waiver of Probable Cause
Compliance Sanctioning Guidelines 01-2019
I. Objective and Application In addition to a state being required to complete remedial training or technical assistance (which may include a corrective action plan), alternative dispute resolution, or suspension/termination of membership in the compact,…
Definition - Arrival 
Arrival – means to report to the location and officials designated in reporting instructions given to a supervised individual at the time of the supervised individual’s departure from a sending state under an interstate compact transfer of supervision.
Rule 5.111 - Denial of Bail or Other Release Conditions to Certain Supervised Individuals
A supervised individual against whom retaking procedures have been instituted by a sending or receiving state shall not be admitted to bail or other release conditions in any state. History: Adopted November 4, 2003, effective August 1, 2004; amended…
Hearing Officer's Guide - III. Probable Cause Hearing Waiver
Rule 5.108 allows a supervised individual to waive a probable cause hearing. However, no waiver can be accepted unless the supervised individual admits to one or more violations of their supervision that would result in the pursuance of revocation in the…
Hearing Officer's Guide - II. Considerations for Probable Cause Hearings
When a probable cause hearing is required, the following elements of due process apply: Supervised individual’s rights Supervised Individuals are entitled to: Clear, written notice of his or her rights for a PC hearing.    Understand the purpose of the PC…
On-Demand - ICAOS 103 Supervision in the Receiving State
This on-demand training module discusses supervision responsibilities once a supervised individual's supervision is transferred to a receiving state. The module is approximately 25 minutes
Rule 5.108 - Probable Cause Hearing in Receiving State
(a) A supervised individual subject to retaking that may result in a revocation shall be afforded the opportunity for a probable cause hearing before a neutral and detached hearing officer in or reasonably near the place where the alleged violation…
On-Demand - ICAOS 201 Retaking & Warrants
This on-demand training module includes: Retaking & Warrant Overview Discretionary Retaking & Mandatory Retaking
Introduction - ICAOS Rules
The Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS) promulgates rules under Articles V and VIII of the Compact to improve outcomes and promote collaboration among member states. ICAOS aims to establish a uniform system that applies to all…
On-Demand - ICAOS 202 Violation Reports for Mandatory Retaking
This on-demand training module includes: Violation Reports for Mandatory Retaking Types of Violations Requiring Retaking Documentation Expectations Managing the Retaking Process
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.…
Rule 5.106 - Cost of Incarceration in the Receiving State
A receiving state shall be responsible for the cost of detaining the supervised individual in the receiving state pending retaking by the sending state. History: Adopted November 4, 2003, effective August 1, 2004, amended September 11, 2024, effective…
Rule 5.109 - Transport of Supervised Individuals
States that are party to this compact shall allow officers authorized by the law of the sending or receiving state to transport supervised individuals through the state without interference. History: Adopted November 4, 2003, effective August 1, 2004,…
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