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(3) is applicable.

1. Each ICJ Office shall develop policies/procedures on how to handle ICJ matters within its state.
    
2. The sending state shall maintain responsibility until supervision is accepted by, and the juvenile has arrived in, the receiving state.
   
   a. State Committed (Parole) Cases – When transferring a juvenile parolee, 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, except as described in 4-102(2)(a)(ii).
   

1. Each state that is a party to the ICJ shall process all referrals involving juveniles, for whom services have been requested, provided those juveniles are under juvenile jurisdiction in the sending state.
    
2. No state shall permit a juvenile who is eligible for transfer under this compact to reside in another state except as provided by the Compact and these rules. A juvenile shall be eligible for transfer under ICJ if the following conditions are met:
   
   a. is classified as a juvenile in the sending state; and
   

States shall use the electronic information system approved by the Commission to facilitate the supervision, travel notices, and return of juveniles pursuant to the Interstate Compact for Juveniles.

1. Victim notification requirements are the responsibility of the sending state in accordance with the laws and policies of that state.
    
2. When the sending state will require the assistance of the supervising person in the receiving state to meet these requirements, the sending officer shall clearly document such in the initial packet using the Victim Supplement Notification Form. The Victim Supplement Notification Form shall include the specific information regarding what will be required and the timeframes for which it shall be received.

1. All communications between states, whether verbal or written, on ICJ issues shall be transmitted between the respective ICJ Offices.
    
2. Communication may occur between local jurisdictions with the prior approval of the ICJ Offices in both states. A summary of communication shall be provided to the ICJ Office and documented in the electronic data system. 
    
3. Communication regarding ICJ business shall respect the confidentiality rules of sending and receiving states.

Proposed new rules or amendments to the rules shall be adopted by majority vote of the members of the Commission in the following manner.

1. As required by Article III (K) of the compact, the Interstate Commission shall gather, maintain and report data regarding the interstate movement of juveniles who are supervised under this compact and the return of juveniles who have absconded, escaped or fled to avoid prosecution or run away.

1. The Commission shall determine the formula to be used in calculating the annual assessments to be paid by states. Public notice of any proposed revision to the approved dues formula shall be given at least thirty (30) days prior to the Commission meeting at which the proposed revision will be considered.
    
2. The Commission shall consider the population of the states and the volume of juvenile transfers between states in determining and adjusting the assessment formula.

As used in these rules, unless the context clearly requires a different construction:

Absconder: a juvenile probationer or parolee who hides, conceals, or absents him/herself so that he/she is unavailable for the legal process or authorized control.

Accused Delinquent: a person charged with an offense that, if committed by an adult, would be a criminal offense.

Accused Status Offender: a person charged with an offense that would not be a criminal offense if committed by an adult.