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Bench Book
An interstate compact differs fundamentally from a “uniform law” in its nature and application. Unlike uniform laws, which are not contractual in nature, interstate compacts are binding agreements between states. A state cannot selectively adopt …
Bench Book
The ICAOS applies to all individuals who meet the eligibility requirements and are subject to some form of community supervision or corrections. The term “supervised individual” is intentionally broad to accommodate changes in sentencing practices …
Advisory Opinion
Issued by: Executive Director-Harry Hageman and Chief Legal Counsel: Richard L Masters Background A California supervised individual absconded supervision after being placed on probation for a felony conviction. Due to the unknown whereabouts of the …
Bench Book
A supervised individual who absconds from a receiving state is a fugitive from justice. The procedures for returning a fugitive to a demanding state can be affected by the Uniform Extradition and Rendition Act (UERA). Under that act, a fugitive may …
Rule
A receiving state shall require that a supervised individual transferred under the interstate compact comply with any registration and DNA testing requirements in accordance with the laws or policies of the receiving state and shall assist the sending …
Bench Book
Some states use a sentencing alternative known as deferred prosecution. Authorized by state statute, this option allows an individual to admit or stipulate to the facts of the criminal conduct while prosecution is deferred pending completion of a …
Bench Book
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
The section addresses post-transfer changes in circumstances, outlines requirements for travel permits, and emphasizes the Compact’s protections for victims, including timely notification and the opportunity to be heard throughout the transfer …
Compact Statute
The Interstate Commission shall have the following powers: To adopt a seal and suitable by-laws governing the management and operation of the Interstate Commission To promulgate rules which shall have the force and effect of statutory law and shall be …
Rule Definition
Supervised Individual – means an “offender” defined by Article II of the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision as an adult placed under, or made subject to, supervision as the result of the commission of a criminal offense and released to the …