Transfer of Supervision Procedures for Juvenile Sex Offenders

1. When transferring a juvenile sex offender, the sending state shall not allow the juvenile to transfer to the receiving state until the sending state’s request for transfer of supervision has been approved, or reporting instructions have been issued by the receiving state unless Rule 4-103(2) is applicable.

2. When it is necessary to place a juvenile sex offender out of state with a custodial parent or legal guardian prior to the acceptance of supervision, under the provision of Rule 5-101(4), the sending state shall determine if the circumstances of the juvenile’s immediate placement justify the use of a travel permit, including consideration of the appropriateness of the placement. If approved by the sending state’s ICJ Office, the following procedures shall be initiated:

a. Upon notification, the sending state shall provide the receiving state with an approved travel permit along with a written explanation as to why ICJ procedures for submitting the referral could not be followed.

b. The sending state shall transmit a complete ICJ referral to the receiving state within ten (10) business days of the travel permit being issued. The receiving state shall make the decision whether it will expedite the ICJ referral or process the referral according to Rule 4-102.

c. Within five (5) business days of receipt of the travel permit, the receiving state shall advise the sending state of applicable registration requirements and/or reporting instructions, if any. The sending state shall be responsible for communicating the registration requirements and/or reporting instructions to the juvenile and his/her family in a timely manner.

d. The sending state shall maintain responsibility until supervision is accepted in the receiving state. The receiving state shall have the authority to supervise juveniles pursuant to reporting instructions from the receiving state.

3. When transferring a juvenile sex offender, documentation should be provided to the receiving state: Form IA/VI, Form IV, Form V, Order of Adjudication and Disposition, Conditions of Probation, Petition and/or Arrest Report, Risk Assessment, Safety Plan Specific Assessments (if available), Legal and Social History information pertaining to the criminal behavior, Victim Information, i.e., sex, age, relationship to the offender, sending state’s current or recommended Supervision and Treatment Plan, and all other pertinent materials. NOTE: Parole conditions shall be forwarded to the receiving state upon the juvenile’s release from an institution.

4. In conducting home evaluations for juvenile sex offenders, the receiving state shall ensure compliance with local policies or laws to issuing reporting instructions. If the proposed residence is unsuitable, the receiving state may deny acceptance referred to in Rule 5-101(4).

5. A juvenile sex offender shall abide by the registration laws in the receiving state, i.e., felony or sex offender registration, notification or DNA testing.

6. A juvenile sex offender who fails to register when required will be subject to the laws of the receiving state.

History: Adopted December 2, 2009, effective March 1, 2010; amended September 15, 2010, effective January 1, 2011; amended October 26, 2011, effective March 1, 2012; amended October 17, 2012, effective April 1, 2013