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White Paper
Revised: 1/21/2026 Executive Summary The Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS) provides the legal framework for the transfer and supervision of individuals on probation or parole across state lines. It ensures public safety, …
White Paper
Revised: 1/21/2026 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This paper addresses instances in which member states fail to comply with the mandatory retaking requirements of the ICAOS by discharging a supervised individual’s sentence or terminating supervision rather than …
White Paper
The ICAOS White Paper documents are part of CORE (Compact Online Reference Encyclopedia) . ICAOS White Papers are developed at the direction of the Executive Committee to provide guidance on broader issues affecting the Compact. Drafted by the …
White Paper
Revised: 11/19/2025 Executive Summary This white paper examines how remote or virtual hearings intersect with ICAOS Rules governing the transfer, supervision, and return of supervised individuals. While not a new practice, the COVID-19 pandemic …
White Paper
Revised 1/21/2026 Executive Summary This paper explains the legal status and potential admissibility of records maintained in the ICAOS National Data System as official business records. The system serves as the central platform used by all member states …