Advisory Opinions
Any state may submit an informal written request to the executive director for assistance in interpreting the rules of this compact. The executive director may seek the assistance of legal counsel, the executive committee, or both, in interpreting the rules. The executive committee may authorize its standing committees to assist in interpreting the rules. Interpretations of the rules shall be issued in writing by the executive director or the executive committee and shall be circulated to all of the states. / Advisory Opinion Policy / Advisory Opinions At-A-Glance

Dispute Resolutions
Parties shall submit a written request to the executive director for assistance in resolving the controversy or dispute. The executive director shall provide a written response to the parties within ten business days and may, at the executive director’s discretion, seek the assistance of legal counsel or the executive committee in resolving the dispute. The executive committee may authorize its standing committees or the executive director to assist in resolving the dispute or controversy. / Dispute Resolutions.

Bench Book for Judges
The ICAOS Bench Book for Judges was first published in 2005 by the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision. The Bench Book presents an overview of the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision, implications for the Court, returning offenders to a sending state, and liability/immunity issues in regards to ICAOS.

• The Bench Book for Judges is available online in PDF and ZIP formats at no charge.
• To order a hard copy of the Bench Book for Judges visit shopICAOS.org.