Eligibility for Transfer of Supervision
Juveniles eligible for ICJ must fulfill ALL of the following conditions, according to Rule 4-101:
Do I need to report training completed in my state to the ICJ?
Yes. Please submit your training data to the ICJ National Office after each training using the Training Report Form. This data is included in the Commission’s Annual Report.
How do I request training for my state?
The Commission offers many free training resources, including self-paced online training courses, live webinars (via Zoom), and resources available for download on the Training Materials webpage. Please view the ICJ Training and Technical Assistance webpage for more information.
What can I do if another state is not responding to my ICJ requests?
Since most requests are communicated electronically, your first step should be to attempt contact by telephone. Next, your state’s ICJ commissioner should contact the other state’s ICJ commissioner. Document all your efforts to communicate with the other state. If you are not able to resolve the matter, you may ask the Commission to intervene by filing a request for dispute resolution.
For more information, view the Compliance webpage.
If a juvenile has to register as a juvenile sex offender, will they remain on the registry once they become an adult?
Each state has differing laws regarding juvenile sex offenders. For more information, please view the Juvenile Sex Offender Matrix.
If a juvenile is not required to register as a sex offender in the sending state, but is required to register in the receiving state, do I enter them into UNITY as a juvenile sex offender?
Yes; the ICJ Rules define a juvenile sex offender as “a juvenile having been adjudicated for an offense involving sex or of a sexual nature as determined by the sending state or who may be required to register as a sex offender in the sending or receiving state.” Therefore, the juvenile is entered into UNITY as a sex offender.
Is there a protocol to follow for juveniles going on a cruise or study-abroad trip out of U.S.?
No. The Interstate Compact for Juveniles only applies to states that are party to the compact. Nonetheless, it is important to discuss travel plans and inform the juvenile about relevant state protocols. Additionally, they should check-in with you when they arrive back in your state.