Can my child attend an out-of-state college if they are on probation or parole?
Yes, a juvenile on probation or parole is eligible for a transfer of supervision if they meet the following criteria:
What is a “travel permit”?
A travel permit is written permission from your child’s supervising officer that authorizes them to travel from one state to another. Travel permits are required for juveniles on probation or parole who need to travel out-of-state for more than 24 hours if they were:
What if we have already moved to another state (the receiving state)?
A transfer of supervision must be submitted so that your child can have a probation or parole officer in the state in which you will reside. They must maintain contact with their supervising officer until the receiving state accepts supervision. The officer must still submit a transfer of supervision referral packet to the receiving state.
We need to move to another state. What is the process?
If your child is on probation or parole and needs to reside in another state (called the receiving state), you must request an interstate compact transfer through their probation or parole officer. If the receiving state agrees to the transfer of supervision request, you may relocate. If there is no guardian in the state where probation/parole was ordered (called the sending state), but there is 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.
How long does the transfer of supervision process usually take?
The approval process may take up to 45 days. To ensure the process occurs in a timely fashion, make sure that the person with whom the youth will reside is available for the home evaluation visit.
What should I do if I have to take my child out-of-state?
You or your child must ask their probation or parole officer if they need a travel permit. Travel permits are required in some cases and optional in others. If a travel permit is required, the officer will submit the notification to the ICJ Office before you visit another state.
Why is my child subject to the Compact rules?
A person on probation or parole must be supervised by authorities in the state where they live. The rules for how this works from state-to-state were adopted by law as part of the Interstate Compact for Juveniles.
What should I do if I have to go to the doctor in another state?
If the out-of-state visit is less than 24 hours, a travel permit is not required. However, you may need to discuss the visit with your probation or parole officer to ensure you comply with other terms and conditions of your supervision.
How do I handle restitution payments if I transfer out-of-state?
You are still responsible for restitution and court fines. You would make payments directly the court or agency that ordered the restitution (in the sending state).
What are the sex offender reporting and/or registration requirements in the new state?
Reporting requirements vary by state. The state in which you will reside will communicate reporting and/or registration requirements to the probation or parole offer, who will in turn, communicate requirements to you and your legal guardian.