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 - Rejected Cases Returning vs Awaiting New Transfer (Transfers)
The Rejected Cases Returning vs Awaiting New Transfer report lists incoming/outgoing rejected cases where an offender is in the receiving state with approved RIs and has a rejected transfer request. Cases are distinguished by whether an offender is…
Support - Rejected Cases Requiring Action Report
The 'Rejected Cases Requiring Action Report' provides a list of cases in which the latest status is ‘rejected’ and is still ‘open’ in ICOTS (non-historical.)  There are 2 separate lists that generate from that report.   Each case will need to be…
Advisory Opinion 9-2006
Whether the offender being in the receiving state prior to investigation is a valid reason for rejection
Advisory Opinion 7-2004
Whether a receiving state can reject a transfer if there are warrants or pending charges in the receiving state
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…
Support - Can't Change Reason for Requesting Reporting Instructions
I created an RFRI based on a previously rejected RFRI, and ICOTS won't let me change the reason for requesting reporting instructions. When basing a new RFRI activity on a previously rejected RFRI, one section that cannot be changed is the "…
Advisory Opinion 8-2005
Whether a receiving state can make a determination of substantial compliance if an offender commits a crime in the receiving state during the period of investigation or has an outstanding warrant
Support - FY23 Transfer Decision Dashboard (Fall 2022)
Follow up to the FY22 transfer assessment and ABM sessions, this training will cover the various uses of the Transfer Decision Dashboard and uses for improving acceptance rates.  This report provides states analysis opportunities to identify areas for…
Rule 3.104 - Time allowed for investigation by receiving state
(a) A receiving state shall complete investigation and respond to a sending state’s request for an offender’s transfer of supervision no later than the 45th calendar day following receipt of a completed transfer request in the receiving state’s compact…
Support - Code Release 33.1.0 - ICOTS Enhancements 1/31/18
On Wednesday, January 31, 2018 three new user experience enhancements were launched in ICOTS. While some future enhancements around new functionality will require training and informational materials, these enhancements were requested to improve user…
Support - Email Notification About Accepted/Denied TREP Sent to Compact Office Designee
I just received an email notification that a transfer request had been denied on an offender, but our compact office hasn't sent the rejected transfer reply to the sending state yet. This type of notification is only sent to the compact Office…
Support - Code Release 11.3.0 - ICOTS Enhancements 12/8/10
ICOTS 11.3.0 code release is in production on December 8, 2010 and implements the development items described below: Transfer Request A sending state user can create a new Transfer Request based on a rejected Transfer Request after the receiving state…
Support - Code Release 37.0 - ICOTS Enhancements 4/28/21
On Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Appriss pushed the new code for six new ICOTS enhancements to production. The six enhancements cover changes to email notifications, compact action requests, and the retaking requirement. Rejected Case Notifications 1.1 Update…
Support - Code Release 33.7.0 - ICOTS Enhancements 6/27/18
On Wednesday, June 27, 2018 two new enhancements were launched in ICOTS. One enhancement adds completely new functionality to ICOTS, while the other provides improved user experience.  This is the eighth and final enhancement release to take place during…
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…
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…
Rule 3.101-2 - Discretionary transfer of supervision
(a) A sending state may request transfer of supervision of an offender who does not meet the eligibility requirements in Rule 3.101, where acceptance in the receiving state would support successful completion of supervision, rehabilitation of the offender…
Support - Code Release 9.1.0 - ICOTS Enhancements 3/1/10
ICOTS 9.1.0 code release is in production on March 1, 2010 and implements the development items described below: New Mandatory Reason for Transfer and Reporting Instructions for Employment Transfer of Offenders A new mandatory reason for transfer and…
On-Demand - ICAOS/ICOTS 350 State Compact Staff Training & Administrator Training
This on-demand training consists of 9 parts relevant to various responsibilities of State Compact Staff and Administrators. Participants can customize their training by choosing only those sections relevant to their duties. Topics include: Overview of…
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 - Two Ways to Initiate New Compact Case
There are only 2 ways to start a new case which creates a new case number in ICOTS. 1. Initiate New Case From Assistants Screen Choose Request For Reporting Instructions or Transfer Request from the Assistants screen and then select the option that is NOT…
Support - Archived Compact Office Staff Trainings (2014-April 2021)
Compact Office Staff Training Last Updated April 26, 2021 These training tools and resources are specific to Compact Office Staff discussing how to operationalize the ICAOS rules when training stakeholders. Compact Staff Training-ICOTS email bounces-What…
Bench Book - 5.2.1.3 No Supervisor Liability under Section 1983
In general, Section 1983 liability will not be predicated solely on a theory of respondeat superior. For example, a chief probation officer or other supervisor or manager will not automatically be deemed vicariously liable simply because he or she sits…
Rule 2.101 - Involvement of interstate compact offices
(a) Acceptance, rejection or termination of supervision of an offender under this compact shall be made only with the involvement and concurrence of a state’s compact administrator or the compact administrator’s designated deputies. (b) All formal written…
Support - FY23 ICAOS Compliance Audit
ANNOUNCED TO COMMISSION MEMBERS April 18th, 2022 In FY 2023, the national office will devote audit resources and capabilities to assessing the reliability and credibility of ICOTS data. The Commission has ICOTS data exchanges with local, state, and…
Bench Book - 3.2.1.2 Eligibility of Offenders, Residency Requirements - General Overview
Transfers fall into one of two categories, (1) mandatory acceptance and (2) discretionary acceptance. The authority to place an offender outside the state rests exclusively with the sending state. See Rule 3.101. The offender has no constitutional right…
Bench Book - 5.3.1.3 Waiver of Eleventh Amendment Immunity
There are several ways a state might waive its Eleventh Amendment immunity from suit in federal court. First, immunity can be waived by express state law. It can also be waived by voluntary participation in a federal program that expressly conditions…
Bench Book - 3.3.1 Time of Transfer
The rules of the Commission can have significant impact on the time between final disposition of a case and when the offender can actually move to another state. To the extent that an offender is eligible for transfer under the Compact, a court does not…
Rule 4.111 - Offenders returning to the sending state
(a) For an offender returning to the sending state, the receiving state shall request reporting instructions, unless the offender is under active criminal investigation or is charged with a subsequent felony or violent crime in the receiving state. The…
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