Supervision of a juvenile sex offender (JSO) may be transferred to another state, which is obligated upon acceptance to supervise the juvenile under the same standards it applies to in-state sex offenders. Among the key requirements are the following:
- The sending state shall not allow a JSO to transfer to the receiving state until the request to transfer has been approved or the receiving state has issued reporting instructions.
- When it is necessary for a JSO to relocate or reside out of state with a legal guardian prior to the acceptance of supervision, under the provision of Rule 4-104(5), the sending state shall issue a travel permit.
- The sending state must provide an approved travel permit along with a written explanation as to why ICJ procedures for submitting the referral could not be followed.
- Within five 5 business days of receipt of the travel permit, the receiving state advises the sending state of applicable registration requirements and/or reporting instructions.
- The sending state must send referral documents within 10 business days of the date the travel permit was submitted to the receiving state.
- The sending state maintains responsibility until supervision is accepted in the receiving state. The receiving state has the authority to monitor the youth pursuant to reporting instructions from the receiving state.
- In conducting home evaluations or issuing reporting instructions for JSOs, the receiving state shall monitor the juvenile’s compliance with local policies or laws.
- If the proposed placement is unsuitable, the receiving state may deny acceptance.
- A JSO must abide by the registration laws of the receiving state, including felony or sex offender registration requirements, notifications, and DNA testing. A JSO who fails to register is subject to the laws of the receiving state.
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