For individuals with an approved transfer, the following questions and answers may be helpful.
When can I travel to the receiving state?
Your sending state supervising officer should provide you with a definitive date for when travel is allowed. DO NOT travel to your destination in the receiving state until you have contacted your supervising officer to ensure that permission has been granted by both states. See Rule 3.102.
Do I need to verify a bus or plane ticket before leaving my sending state?
To facilitate notifications of departure and arrival, it is necessary to provide proof of your mode of transportation; however, some state laws and policies may require additional information. Please consult with your supervising officer or institutional case manager.
Can I transfer back to the state where I transferred from?
Consult with your receiving state supervising officer first. In general, a supervised individual may return to the sending state if they are not under an active criminal investigation or have been charged with a subsequent criminal offense. See Rule 4.111.
Can the receiving state add additional conditions of supervision after they accept my transfer request?
Yes. According to the ICAOS Rules, receiving states must supervise transferred cases in the same way supervised individuals sentenced in that state are, including using incentives, corrective actions, graduated responses, and other supervision techniques. As stated in the Application for Transfer, relocation includes an agreement to conditions imposed by both a sending and a receiving state. See Rule 4.101 and 4.103 (a).
What kind of behavior or supervision problems might result in a return to the original sending state?
Because individual situations, behavior, and supervision techniques used by a receiving state to address non-compliance vary, it is difficult to generalize when a supervised individual's behavior necessitates retaking or returning to the original sending state. Sending states have the discretion to retake at any time since they retain jurisdiction over the supervised individual. Receiving states may require a return if noncompliance has occurred and all options for addressing that behavior have been exhausted.
If you are concerned about your safety or the safety of others please contact local law enforcement.
What do I do if I think a state is violating ICAOS Rules?
If you believe a state is not following the Interstate Compact rules, we encourage you to contact the appropriate State Compact Office to discuss your concerns.
State Compact Offices are responsible for managing individual supervision cases and addressing questions or concerns about how Compact rules are applied. If you are an individual under supervision, your sending state's Compact Office is the best place to start.
The ICAOS National Office provides administrative support and oversight of the Interstate Compact but does not manage individual cases or resolve complaints submitted directly by individuals.