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Can an Interstate Compact be denied?
The Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision is an agreement between states; individuals have no standing in the compact nor a constitutional right to transfer. As a result, interstate transfer of supervision is a privilege and individuals cannot appeal a rejection.
What are the rules of an Interstate Compact?
The Interstate Compact Agreement is also known as the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision. This agreement began in 2002 and is effective in all 50 states. The agreement allows adult offenders to serve parole and probation in regions other than the states where they were convicted.
What does Interstate Compact transfer mean?
The Interstate Compact Offender Tracking System (ICOTS) is a web-based system that facilitates the transfer of supervision for probationers and parolees from one state to another.
Is Arizona accepting Interstate Compact?
Arizona became a member of the new Compact in May 2002, which is governed by A.R.S. § 31-467. The Deputy Compact Administrator (DCA) from the Arizona Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) oversees the Compact for adult probation.
How do I get an Interstate Compact approved?
In brief, however, the steps are:
- Talk to your probation officer about your desire to move.
- If the probation officer approves the plant, complete and file an application.
- Wait for approval from the ICAOS office in your home state.
- If approved, have your application transferred to the receiving state.
How do you pay for Interstate Compact?
Payments can be made by cashier check, money order or credit card. The fee can also be paid directly from an inmate account.
What is the Interstate Compact Clause?
In the United States, an interstate compact is a pact or agreement between two or more states, or between states and any foreign government. Congress must explicitly approve any compact that would give a state power that is otherwise designated to the federal government.