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.
Whether a receiving state can require relevant documents and return an offender that can no longer be safely supervised
Clarification regarding sex offenders living in the receiving state at the time of sentencing and imposing/enforcing special conditions
The effect of a Washington statute that prohibits certain offenders from being under supervision
Whether a sending state may request an investigation prior to the offender’s release from incarceration
Whether a sending state can close interest in a case if the offender's status no longer qualifies under the definition of supervision
Whether a California statute classifying offenders as not subject to supervision or revocation are eligible for transfer under the Compact
Whether sex offenders can travel out of state once they are transferred to a receiving state
Whether receiving states can denying reporting instructions based on an invalid plan of supervision
Interpretation of physical harm and whether states can consider other criteria such as plea bargains in determining eligibility
Whether a receiving state can predicate acceptance to a residential program on the sending state agreeing to retake if the offender fails to complete the program.
Whether the offender being in the receiving state prior to investigation is a valid reason for rejection
Whether an offender is subject to retaking under the compact if a receiving state closes interest in a case pursuant to rule 4.112
Whether officers can arrest and detain compact offenders for probation violations
Whether offenders subject to Washington’s “deferred prosecution” statute are eligible for transfer under the Compact
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
Whether a receiving state can reject a transfer if there are warrants or pending charges in the receiving state
Whether a receiving state can exceed the 45 day rule to determine if a supervision plan is valid for sex offenders
Adopting an emergency rule for Massachusetts who had not enacted the Compact
Guidance from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Civil Rights as to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) Coverage & Exemptions for the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision
Whether offenders who are not eligible to transfer under Rule 3.101 or 2.105 are permitted to a discretionary transfer
Whether offenders who seek to reside in federal housing are eligible for transfer under the Compact
Privacy Policy
Interstate Compact Offender Tracking System
Version 4.0
Approved 04/23/2009
Revised on 4/05/2022
1.0 Statement of Purpose
The goal of establishing and maintaining the ICOTS is to further the following purposes of the Commission:…
Whether an offender subject to a deferred sentence is eligible for transfer under the Compact
I. Authority
The Executive Committee is vested with the power to adopt a policy on behalf of the Interstate Commission during periods when the Interstate Commission is not in session. The Executive Committee oversees the day-to-day activities managed by…