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Bench Book
As discussed in §§ 1.2 and 1.3 supra , supervised individuals do not have a constitutional right to travel, and states are not constitutionally required to accept supervised individuals from other states and the ICAOS is the sole mechanism by which …
Compact Statute
The Interstate Commission shall meet and take such actions as are consistent with the provisions of this Compact. Except as otherwise provided in this Compact and unless a greater percentage is required by the By-laws, in order to constitute an act of the …
Advisory Opinion
Issued by: Don Blackburn, Executive Director and Richard L. Masters, Legal Counsel Background The State of Oklahoma has requested guidance under Rule 6.101 regarding the scope of Rule 3.101-2 . Oklahoma notes that certain supervised individuals do not …
Quick Reference Guide
UNDERSTANDING WHEN TO USE PROGRESS REPORTS VS. VIOLATION REPORTS Once supervision responsibilities are transferred to the receiving state, status information and supervision updates are shared with the sending state using ICOTS. There are two reporting …
Advisory Opinion
The Advisory Opinions are part of CORE (Compact Online Reference Encyclopedia) . Interpretation of ICAOS Rules Any state may submit an informal written request to the Executive Director for assistance in interpreting the rules of this compact. The …
Bench Book
Transferring an individual’s supervision through the Compact does not deprive the sending state of jurisdiction over the individual unless the record indicates that the sending state intended to relinquish jurisdiction. See, e.g., Scott v. Virginia , 676 …
Rule Definition
Reporting Instructions – means the orders given to a supervised individual by a sending or receiving state directing the individual to report to a designated person or place, at a specified date and time, in another state. Reporting instructions shall …
Bench Book
Determining whether the compact applies in a particular case begins with its defined terms. ICAOS Rule 1.101 establishes key definitions that govern eligibility and transfer decisions. Of particular importance to judicial authorities are the …
Bench Book
In Texas v. New Mexico , the Supreme Court sustained exceptions to a Special Master’s recommendation to enlarge the Pecos River Compact Commission, holding that one consequence of a compact becoming “a law of the United States” is that “no court may …
Rule
Rules governing qualification for reporting instructions, providing permission to be in a receiving state during the transfer investigation (a) At the discretion of the sending state, supervised individuals who live in the receiving state at the time of …