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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Bench Book - 4.7.1 General Considerations
Supervised individuals, including those under ICAOS supervision, have limited rights. Conditional release is a privilege not guaranteed by the Constitution; it is an act of grace, a matter of pure discretion on the part of sentencing or corrections…
Bench Book - 4.7.2 Right to Counsel
Under the rules of the Commission, a state is not specifically obligated to provide counsel in circumstances of revocation or retaking. However, particularly with regard to revocation proceedings, a state should provide counsel to an indigent supervised…
Support - FY22 Q2 (October 2021-December 2021): Retaking management
Background on Retaking Management Four prior ICOTS enhancements to the Offender Violation Report (2013, 2017, 2018 & 2021 @ costs of $250k+) provide tools for ICOTS users to manage mandatory retaking.    In addition, several administrative reports…
Bench Book - 4.8 Bail Pending Return
A supervised individual subject to retaking proceedings has no right to bail. Rule 5.111 specifically prohibits any court or paroling authority in any state from admitting a supervised individual to bail pending completion of the retaking process,…
Bench Book - 1.6 Application of State Law that Conflicts with an Interstate Compact
Where state law and a Compact conflict, courts are required under the Supremacy Clause (for Compacts with consent) and as a matter of contract law to apply the terms and conditions of the Compact to a given case. The fact that a judge may not like the…
ICOTS Privacy Policy V4.1 06-2009
Privacy Policy Interstate Compact Offender Tracking System Version 4.1   Approved 04/23/2009 Revised on 3/20/2024   1.0 Statement of Purpose The goal of establishing and maintaining the ICOTS is to further the following purposes of the Commission:…
Support - FY22 Q3 (January 2022-March 2022): No transmitted activities; rejected case clean up (withdraw/close)
What is Case & Offender Management? Administrative functions for case and offender management assure the Commission’s internal and external partners that the ICOTS data contains information that is accurate, valid, and reliable.  Per the ICOTS…
Bench Book - 4.7.3.2.3 Post Probable Cause Hearing
If the hearing officer determines that probable cause exists and the supervised individual has committed the alleged violations, the receiving state may detain the individual in custody pending the outcome of decisions in the sending state. Within 15…
Support - Warrant Status ICOTS Functionality
Warrant status is a special status that is used to track warrants that are required by ICAOS rules in BOTH historical and non-historical cases.  When a warrant record is active, the profile screen will display the 'Active Warrant' special status…
Advisory Opinion MA-2004
Adopting an emergency rule for Massachusetts who had not enacted the Compact
Advisory Opinion 7-2006
Clarification of Rule 2.105 Determination of second or subsequent misdemeanor DUI offense
Advisory Opinion 1-2012
Effect of New Jersey statute on acquitted persons by reason of insanity
Advisory Opinion 16-2006
The interpretation of the “physical harm” requirement of 2.105(a)(1)
Bench Book - 4.1 Status of Supervised Individuals Subject to ICAOS
A key objective of the ICAOS is to facilitate the effective transfer of supervised individuals between states and to manage their return to the sending state through mechanisms other than formal extradition. Consequently, a supervised individual's status…
Support - FY22 Q1 (July 2021-September 2021): Offender management
What is Offender Management? Offender management administrative functions assure the Commission’s internal and external partners that the ICOTS data contains information that is accurate, valid, and reliable.  Per the ICOTS Privacy Policy, states must…
Advisory Opinion 3-2008
Guidance concerning out of state travel for sex offenders
Advisory Opinion 2-2015
Eligibility of Conditional Pardon Transferred to an Out of State Secure Treatment Facility
Advisory Opinion 3-2010
Effect of a California statute that classifies certain eligible California parolees as not subject to active supervision or revocation of parole excludes such individuals from the jurisdiction of the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision.
Advisory Opinion 5-2006
Rule 3.104 Time allowed for Investigation by Receiving State Rule 4.101 Manner and degree of supervision
Advisory Opinion 3-2015
Whether Maryland’s Home Detention Program qualifies as supervision under the Interstate Compact
Advisory Opinion 6-2005
Effect of Washington’s “deferred prosecution” statute for compact eligibility
Advisory Opinion 9-2004
Eligibility for Transfer & Retaking for Supervised Individuals Sentenced under New Jersey’s Violent Predator Incapacitation Act
Advisory Opinion 4-2010
Effect of a Washington statute prohibiting the Department of Corrections to supervise certain supervised individuals eligible for the Compact
Advisory Opinion 3-2012
Whether a supervised individual whose supervision was never transferred and who subsequently absconds supervision is subject to retaking under the terms of the Compact
Chapter 1 - General Law of Interstate Compacts
Overview The legal framework governing Compacts encompasses a blend of Compact texts and case law from federal and state courts nationwide. Due to the limited number of court decisions that establish specific legal principles for any given Compact, courts…
Definition - Compliance
Compliance – means that a supervised individual is abiding by all terms and conditions of supervision, including payment of restitution, family support, fines, court costs or other financial obligations imposed by the sending state.
Definition - Compact Commissioner or Commissioner
Compact Commissioner or "Commissioner" - means the voting representative of each compacting state appointed under the terms of the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision as adopted in the member state.
Rule 6.101 - Informal Communication to Resolve Disputes or Controversies and Obtain Interpretation of the Rules
(a) Through the office of a state’s compact administrator, states shall attempt to resolve disputes or controversies by communicating with each other by telephone, telefax, or electronic mail. (b) Failure to resolve dispute or controversy— Following an…
Definition - Waiver
Waiver – means the voluntary relinquishment, in writing, of a known constitutional right or other right, claim or privilege by a supervised individual.
Bench Book - 2.5 Purpose of the ICAOS
Against this backdrop, concerned parties proposed a new Compact to the states. Defined in Article I, the purpose of the Compact provided: [T]he framework for the promotion of public safety and protect the rights of victims through the control and…
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