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Understanding the Interstate Compact Interstate Compact Myths Click on the myth to reveal the answer. Q1. The interstate transfer process is too hard and takes too long. Q2. MYTH: Offenders have a constitutional right to relocate to another state. Q3. MYTH: Decisions made by a local court can take precedence over ICAOS rules. Q4. MYTH: More offenders transfer into my state than out of my state because my state is…a desirable destination state. Q5. MYTH: Only sex offenders are subject to the interstate compact. Q6. MYTH: More offenders transfer into my state than out of my state because my state is…more lenient on offenders. Q7. MYTH: My state should not be part of the Interstate Commission because it allows violent offenders to move to my state.