• Eligibility Worksheet

    Eligibility Worksheet

    Use the eligibility worksheet to determine whether someone qualifies for transfer. It outlines eligible offenses and the criteria for both reporting instructions and transfer of supervision.

  • Starting the transfer process: 

    • The sending state decides whether a supervised individual can transfer.
    • The Compact does not provide individuals a right to transfer, even if they meet the requirements.
    • If the sending state chooses to request transfer, a person is eligible for mandatory transfer and the receiving state must accept if they meet the following criteria:
    • an offense in which a person has incurred direct or threatened physical or psychological harm;
    • an offense that involves the use or possession of a firearm;
    • a 2nd or subsequent misdemeanor conviction of driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol;
    • a sexual offense that requires the supervised individual to register as a sex offender in the sending state.

  • You qualify for supervision to be transferred to another state through the Interstate Compact.  Proceed to learn more about Transfer Reasons.

  • You do not qualify for supervision to be transferred to another state through the Interstate Compact.  Contact your supervising officer to inquire about out of state travel or relocation.

    Thank you for your interest in the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision.  To learn more, visit our website or contact your state's compact office.

    ICAOS Website

    ICAOS State Directory

  • Transfer of Supervision Reasons

    The reason a supervised individual seeks transfer is central to showing why supervision should occur in another state. ICAOS rules identify several mandatory transfer reasons and also allow discretionary transfers when mandatory criteria aren’t met. Once a transfer request is submitted, the individual must remain in the sending state (state of conviction) during the investigation (up to 45 days) unless an exception applies and permission to proceed is granted. Review the transfer reasons below, then continue to determine whether you qualify for reporting instructions during the investigation.

  • Most transfers are submitted because the supervised individual is a resident of the receiving state or has supportive family there.

    *Qualifying “resident” :  Lived in the receiving state for at least 1 year before sentencing or the start of supervision.

    *Qualifying “resident family” :  Family member has lived in the receiving state for at least 180 days and can explain how they will provide support (e.g., transportation, childcare, financial help). They do not need to live with the supervised individual.

    • Eligible family members include: parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, adult child, adult sibling, spouse, legal guardian, or step-parent.

  • You qualify for a 'Mandatory' reason for transfer.  

  • You can help your transfer move smoothly by cooperating with officers and providing accurate, complete information. Key steps include:

    • Attending required meetings and following all conditions while your transfer is pending
    • Providing verified contact, residence, and support information (no P.O. Boxes)
    • Supplying any documents your officer requests
    • Ensuring your sponsor, family, or employer is prepared to cooperate
    • Complying with any registration or protective order requirements
    • Staying in the sending state until your transfer is officially approved
      • Need to be in the receiving state during the investigation?

         Proceed to learn more about Reporting Instruction qualifications

  • You qualify for a 'Discretionary' reason for transfer.  

    This means you may still apply for transfer even though you do not meet mandatory criteria. However, your reason must clearly explain how supervision in the receiving state will further the purposes of the Interstate Compact—for example, by supporting your rehabilitation, improving your stability, helping you successfully complete supervision, promoting public safety, or supporting victim protection.

    In short: a discretionary transfer must show, in detail, why moving you to the receiving state will lead to better outcomes than requiring you to remain in the sending state.

  • You can help your transfer move smoothly by cooperating with officers and providing accurate, complete information. Key steps include:

    • Attending required meetings and following all conditions while your transfer is pending
    • Providing verified contact, residence, and support information (no P.O. Boxes)
    • Supplying any documents your officer requests
    • Ensuring your sponsor, family, or employer is prepared to cooperate
    • Complying with any registration or protective order requirements
    • Staying in the sending state until your transfer is officially approved
      • Need to be in the receiving state during the investigation?

        Proceed to learn more about Reporting Instruction qualifications

  • Qualifications for Reporting Instructions

    Reporting instructions allow a supervised individual to be in the receiving state during the investigation. Not everyone requesting a transfer qualifies for reporting instructions, and approval of reporting instructions does not guarantee that the formal transfer will be approved.

  • *Most supervised individuals who qualify for reporting instructions are those who have a verified residence in the receiving state at the time of sentencing. This is the only situation in which a non–sex offender may proceed to their residence while reporting instructions and the formal transfer are pending.

    *“Emergency” requests for reporting instructions are situational and may vary. When a request does not meet a specific qualifying reason, the receiving state must agree that an emergency exists and has full discretion to approve or deny reporting instructions.

     

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