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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Rule 3.108 - Victims’ Right to be Heard and Comment
(a) When a supervised individual submits a request to transfer to a receiving state or a subsequent receiving state, or to return to a sending state, the victim notification authority in the sending state shall inform victims of the supervised individual…
Support - Updating Primary Address
The Supervising User can update the primary address in ICOTS at anytime via the Offender's Profile.  If you need to update the primary address and are not listed as the supervising user, the designation will need to be reassigned.  If the supervising…
Bench Book - 3.2.1.3 Special Rules for Military Personnel and Their Families
Rule 3.101-1 addresses three categories of military individuals: (1) military personnel, (2) family members living with military personnel; and (3) veterans for medical or mental health services. Military Personnel are eligible for reporting instructions…
Rule 5.102 - Mandatory Retaking for a New Felony or New Violent Crime Conviction
(a) Upon a request from the receiving state, a sending state shall retake a supervised individual from the receiving state or a subsequent receiving state after the individual’s conviction for a new felony offense or new violent crime and: completion of a…
Support - Removing Requirement for Retaking
Violation reports cannot be withdrawn once a state submitted and responded to. There are occasions when PC is not found, new information is learned, or an offender's situation changes after submission of the violation report. Available only to…
Support - Compact Action Requests Transmitted
The Compact Action Requests Transmitted lists Compact Action Requests transmitted within a selected date range.  These reports can assist states in identifying cases in need of a requested Progress Report, Compact Action Requests in need of a reply (or…
Support - FY23 Warrant Tracking Dashboard Training and FY23 Audit Q & A July 2022
On June 1, 2022 a new warrant tracking feature launched into ICOTS.   Since launch, the national office has analyzed data creating a new warrant tracking dashboard.  The training will cover how the new dashboard manages warrant entries and how other…
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
Support - Tolling Feature
The 'Tolling' indicator, utilized and managed by a sending state, illustrates a case is placed in "Tolling" status by the sending state's sentencing authority. Sending states must ensure the supervision end date is always a future…
Support - Password Reset Link Doesn't Work in Email
I received the password reset email after requesting it from ICOTS, but the link received does not work. Nothing happens when I clock on it or it loads a page that gives me an error. What's the problem? This usually only happens if the user's…
Definition - Retaking
Retaking - means the act of a sending state physically removing or causing to have a supervised individual removed, from a receiving state.
Support - Assigning, Delegating & Reassigning
Assigning - this process occurs when the responsibility for a Compact Activity or Case is designated to a PO from either a Supervisor or a Compact Office User. Reassigning - this process occurs when the responsibility for a Compact Activity or Case is…
Support - Case Closure Notice Quick Reference Guide
A Case Closure Notice initiates closure of a compact case in accordance with Rule 4.112.  A Case Closure Notice notifies that the receiving state has ceased supervision/supervisory responsibilities for the supervised individual. Case Closure Reasons Early…
Bench Book - 3.3.2 Pre-Acceptance Testing
A supervised individual who is otherwise eligible for transfer under Rule 3.101 may not be required to submit to psychological testing by the receiving state as a condition for accepting the transfer. Imposing such “pre-acceptance” requirements on…
Rule 5.101 - Discretionary Retaking by the Sending State
(a) Except as required in Rules 5.101-1, 5.102, 5.103 and 5.103-1 at its sole discretion, a sending state may order the return of a supervised individual.  The sending state must notify the receiving state within 15 business days of their issuance of the…
Support - Request for Reporting Instructions Quick Reference Guide
Reporting Instructions provide permission for a supervised individual to proceed to a receiving state during the transfer investigation.  Not all transfers qualify for reporting instructions. Sending states determine whether a supervised individual…
Support - Rejected Cases Withdraw versus Close
To allow for additional activities or requests, rejections to transfer requests and/or denial of reporting instructions do not deactivate cases. The sending state must withdraw the case from the offender profile screen to remove the cases from the active…
Rule 3.108-1 - Victim Notification and Requests for a Supervised Individual's Information
(a) Notification to victims upon transfer of supervised individuals—Within 1 business day of the issuance of reporting instructions or acceptance of transfer by the receiving state, the sending state shall initiate notification procedures to victims of…
Support - Error Logging In After Successful Password Reset
Find out why login and password errors are typically associated with internet browser settings. I receive an error logging into ICOTS after I successfully reset my password. What am I doing wrong? There are two likely causes of this issue: 1.) The users…
Support - Rejected Cases Never Transferred (Data Management)
The Rejected Cases Never Transferred lists all current rejected compact cases where the offender never arrived in the receiving state. The dashboard includes information on state, offender ID, compact case number, offender name, sending state, receiving…
Bench Book - 3.5.3 Victims' Rights
 The ICAOS specifically creates distinct rights for victims of crime and certain obligations on courts and supervising authorities with respect to those rights. While the Compact statute itself is general on the rights, the commission’s rules spell out…
Support - Returning to a Sending State Reporting Instructions Quick Reference Guide
Return to a sending state during supervision is facilitated using return Reporting Instructions (See Rule 4.111.)  Be sure to VERIFY all information entered.  Reasons for Returning Reporting Instructions At the request of the supervised individual After…
Advisory Opinion 1-2019
How states should manage absconders apprehended in the receiving state
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…
Bench Book - 5.2.1.2 Constitutional Violations Related to ICAOS
While the Compact does not create a private right of action, this does not leave supervised individuals without recourse under Section 1983. Instead, their claims must be framed as violations of constitutionally protected rights. There are numerous…
Bench Book - 3.8.1 Restitution
As the ICAOS governs the movement of supervised individuals and not the terms and conditions of sentencing, the ICAOS rules are silent on the imposition of restitution. This is therefore a matter governed exclusively by the laws of the sending state and…
Rule 4.109-2 - Absconding Violation
(a) If there is reasonable suspicion that a supervised individual has absconded, the receiving state shall attempt to locate the individual. Such activities shall include, but are not limited to: Documenting communication attempts directly to the…
Support - Discretionary Retaking Activity
The Discretionary Retaking activity communicates the Sending State’s intent to Retake under Rule 5.101 (b) ‘retake an offender via warrant’  Returns invoked under Rule 5.101 (a) use return reporting instructions. Activity Workflow The Discretionary…
Support - Progress Report Details
The Progress Report Details provides detailed information submitted on a progress report and other data elements such as updates on supervision conditions, new arrest details and the receiving state’s recommendation. 
Rule 2.110 - Transfer of Supervised Individuals Under this Compact
(a) No state shall permit a supervised individual who is eligible for transfer under this compact to relocate to another state except as provided by the Compact and these rules.  (b) A supervised individual who is not eligible for transfer under this…
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