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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
Under Article I of the ICAOS, states recognize that officers from a sending state may enter a receiving state to apprehend and retake a supervised individual. Rule 5.106 (a) repeats this authority, specifies that apprehending and retaking is subject …
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 …
Hearing Officers Guide
This guide outlines due process procedures for retaking under the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS). This guide is not an exhaustive legal review given the unique nature of violation cases. Each state may have procedural variations …
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 …
Advisory Opinion
Issued by: Don Blackburn, Executive Director and Richard L. Masters, Legal Counsel Background: Pursuant to Rule 6.101 (c) North Dakota has requested an advisory opinion concerning the application of Rule 3.104 - Time allowed for investigation by Receiving …
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 …
Rule Definition
Application Fee – means a reasonable sum of money charged to a supervised individual by the sending state for each application for transfer prepared by the sending …