I need to move to another state. What is the process?
If you are on probation or parole and need to reside in another state (called the receiving state), you must request an interstate compact transfer through your probation or parole officer. If the receiving state agrees to the transfer of supervision request, the you may relocate. If you don’t have a legal guardian in the state where probation or parole was ordered (called the sending state), but you do have a legal guardian in the receiving state, the receiving state is required to accept the case and may choose to expedite the transfer of supervision process.
What is an “absconder”?
An “absconder” is a juvenile probationer or parolee who hides or conceals him/herself with the intent to avoid legal process or authorized control.
What is the difference between “probation” and “parole”?
Probation and parole are types of community supervision, but there are differences.
Probation refers to a period of supervision in the community that is ordered by a court in lieu of detention. The youth is required to meet with a probation officer and participate in conditions, such as paying restitution or drug testing. Failure to comply with conditions can result in detention or other consequences.
Who is a “runaway”?
A "runaway" is a person within the juvenile jurisdictional age limit established by the home state who (1) has voluntarily left their residence without permission of their legal guardian or custodial agency or (2) refuses to return to their residence as directed by their legal guardian or custodial agency, but who may or may not have been adjudicated.
Who is a “juvenile”?
"Juvenile" generally means a person who is not old enough to be considered an adult. However, in the context of ICJ, “Juvenile” means any person defined as a juvenile in any member state or by the rules of the Interstate Commission. This includes:
What does “adjudicated” mean?
“Adjudicated” is a judicial finding that a juvenile is a status offender or delinquent.
An adjudicated status offender is a person found to have committed an offense that would not be a criminal offense if committed by an adult.
An adjudicated delinquent is a person found to have committed an offense that, if committed by an adult, would be a criminal offense.
What is the Interstate Compact for Juveniles?
The Interstate Compact for Juveniles (ICJ) is the only legal means to transfer a juvenile’s supervision from one state to another and to return runaways. A Commissioner in each member state administers the Compact and collectively forms the Interstate Commission for Juveniles (the Commission).