Does an ICAOS offender have the right to transfer to another state?
The ability for an offender to transfer to another state is considered a privilege and not an absolute right. Therefore, the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) and individual supervising officers have discretion in processing requests for transfer.
For detailed information about the ICAOS program, there are three Websites (below) to assist you as well as an attached document listing contact information.
- The Washington State Interstate Compact for Adult Offenders Under Supervision (ICAOS) Web site, a link to which is located on the Organizations/Other Washington Organizationspage of the Inside Courts Web site. This site includes the following information:
- Advisory Opinions
- Bench Book for Judges & Court Personnel
- On-line Forms
- Rules
- The national Interstate Compact for Adult Offenders under Supervision (ICAOS) Web site, a link to which is located on the Organizations/National page of the Inside Courts Web site.
See also:
- Answer: Handling ICAOS Cases Being Supervised Out of State
- The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) Web site: (http://www.doc.wa.gov)
- Answer: Finding Information About the Interstate Compact on Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS)
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