Compact Online Reference Encyclopedia (CORE)

Looking for information on a specific topic, training, rule, or process? Through one search here, you can find the information you need from ICAOS’ white papers, advisory opinions, bylaws, policies, Hearing Officer's Guide, training modules, rules, helpdesk articles and the bench book. All results are cross-referenced with links to make navigation easy and intuitive.

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Support - Code Release 16.0 - ICOTS Enhancements 12/7/11
ICOTS 16.0 code release is in production on December 7, 2011 and implements the development items described below: Email Notifications The following email notifications work properly: Overdue Transfer Request after Expedited Reporting Instructions…
Support - Offenders Retaken, Then Re-Transferred (Retaking)
The Offenders Retaking then Retransferred report lists offenders to/from the sending state with prior cases closed by reason ‘retaken’ with a subsequent approved case transferred in ICOTS. This report serves as an analysis tool to determine whether…
Support - Transfer Request Reply Due Dates
Description: List of all compact cases in the receiving state that have a Transfer Reply due within the selected date range of the last data upload. Case details include sending state, receiving state, probation, parole, receiving user, receiving…
Support - Latest Activity Transmitted
Description:The report lists the last transmitted compact activity on active incoming/outgoing cases. Compact cases are considered active with a transmitted accepted transfer reply and a successful notice of arrival sent from the receiving state. The…
Support - Offenders Awaiting Retaking (Retaking)
The Offenders Awaiting Retaking report lists active cases in the receiving state with a violation report requiring retaking (mandatory) and availability marked as ‘Yes.’ It includes relevant transmission dates and information such as latest violation…
Support - Rejected Cases Returning vs Awaiting New Transfer (Transfers)
The Rejected Cases Returning vs Awaiting New Transfer report lists incoming/outgoing rejected cases where an offender is in the receiving state with approved RIs and has a rejected transfer request. Cases are distinguished by whether an offender is…
Support - Transfer Reply Due Dates
The Transfer Reply Due Dates Report lists all compact cases in the receiving state that have a Transfer Reply due within the selected date range of the last data upload. Case details include sending state, receiving state, probation, parole, receiving…
Support - Primary Photo Requirements
  ICOTS Privacy Policy outlines requirements for primary photos. Note the photo standards are subject to audit.  See Section 15.0 D in the ICOTS Privacy Policy Participating agencies will make every reasonable effort to ensure that photographs of…
Support - Code Release 33.3.0 - ICOTS Enhancements 3/7/18
On Wednesday, March 7, 2018 four new enhancements will be launched in ICOTS. Most of the enhancements are relatively minor, but will provide an improved user experience.  This is the fourth of several enhancement releases to take place during FY 2018. The…
Support - 2017 ABM Training
Who’s telling the story?  Details, Accuracy and Due Process! Presentation Latest Progress & Violation Report Stats Identifying issue:  Training & DCA Calls Supervision Documentation Overview Compact Office Review:  Ensuring Quality…
Support - No Notices of Arrival or Departure for Legacy Cases
Legacy cases do not allow for Notice of Arrival or Notice of Departures in ICOTS. It is assumed that legacy cases are actively supervised cases where the offender has reported in the receiving state. ICOTS will not allow a Notice of Departure or Notice of…
Support - Arrival Notices Transmitted
The Arrival Notices report lists all notice of arrivals transmitted within the selected date range. The dashboard can be filtered on supervision type, arrival type, returning to sending state, receiving state user, or offender last name. Common Uses: How…
Support - 1-2016i - Offenders Returning to a Sending State
    Training Bulletin 1-2016i - Offenders Returning to a Sending State Effective March 1, 2016 Re: Rules 3.101-1, 3.103, 3.106, 4.111 & 5.103 Standard Procedures for Offenders Returning to a Sending State   Receiving states must request reporting…
Support - Active Compact Cases With Offense Details (Active Cases)
The Active Compact Cases with Offense Details report lists all active compact cases and their associated offense details in the receiving/sending state. Offense details include NCIC offense code, NCIC description and NCIC type. A compact case is…
Support - Tips for Top Reports Used
The attached reference provides usage tips for all the Dashboard External Reports as well as Top ICOTS Reports Top ICOTS Reports Duplicate Offender List & Pending Merges and Deletions of Offenders Cases in Need of Notice of Departure Cases in Need…
Support - 1-2009i - Subsequent State Transfers
Training Bulletin 1-2009i explains the process of creating a Transfer Request for an offender who is actively being supervised in another state. The execution of a subsequent state transfer, or third state transfer, has not changed with the implementation…
Support - Transmitted Activities
Description:  2 Reports (Incoming & Outgoing Cases) The report is a list of compact activities on incoming cases transmitted within a selected date range.  Incoming- The dashboard may be filtered on Incoming Activities that would come from the…
Support - Code Release 29.1.0 - ICOTS Enhancements 12/10/14
ICOTS Code Release 29.0 - ICOTS Enhancements ICOTS 29.0 code release went into production on December 10, 2014 and implemented the development items described below:   Link CARs to Compact Activities When creating a compact action request, users will now…
Support - Compliance & Due Date Reports Overview
About ICAOS Commissioners & DCAs monitor and ensure compliance with ICAOS rules for their states. The Compliance reports provide at-a-glance compliance with specific activity timeframes with the ability to drill down to user compliance to identify…
Support - Code Release 37.0 - ICOTS Enhancements 4/28/21
On Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Appriss pushed the new code for six new ICOTS enhancements to production. The six enhancements cover changes to email notifications, compact action requests, and the retaking requirement. Rejected Case Notifications 1.1 Update…
Support - Compact Action Requests on Closed Cases
Why am I receiving email notifications about CARs submitted on a case that's closed in ICOTS? These email notifications are valid. CARs can be submitted on historical cases. This functionality was included in ICOTS so users could communicate about a…
Support - FY22 Q1 (July 2021-September 2021): Offender management
What is Offender Management? Offender management administrative functions assure the Commission’s internal and external partners that the ICOTS data contains information that is accurate, valid, and reliable.  Per the ICOTS Privacy Policy, states must…
Support - Unable to submit Case Closure Notice when Primary Address is Blank (returning offender after bad Move or Merge)
Anytime a receiving state user is unable to create a case closure due to a 'lack of a primary address' identify the supervising state and request an address be entered into the offender's profile.  This action will resolve the error. See…
Support - Withdrawing Cases and Individual Activities
The function to withdraw an entire case is separate from the function to withdraw an individual activity.  Both actions are completed from the Compact Cases Tab of the offender's profile.   Withdrawing Cases and Individual Activities Managed…
Support - ICAOS Practice Guide: Electronic Signatures
  Electronic signatures have become a convenient and efficient way to sign documents and are legally recognized in every state and US territory. However, the acceptance of an electronic signature may vary depending on the context, the parties involved,…
Support - ICAOS Rules Training Presentations & Resources
The Rules Training PowerPoint provides comprehensive information on the interstate compact in the various areas noted below.    Overview of the Compact Eligibility for Transfer Transfer Process/Investigation Supervision in the Receiving State/Closing a…
Support - FY23 ICAOS Compliance Audit
ANNOUNCED TO COMMISSION MEMBERS April 18th, 2022 In FY 2023, the national office will devote audit resources and capabilities to assessing the reliability and credibility of ICOTS data. The Commission has ICOTS data exchanges with local, state, and…
Support - Code Release 14.0 - ICOTS Enhancements 6/29/11
ICOTS 14.0 code release is in production on June 29, 2011 and implements the development items described below: Comment Fields Character limits on all comment fields are 1024 characters. Detailed Email Notifications In addition to the offender's name…
Support - New ICOTS External Reports & Redesign
A redesign of the ICOTS External Reports page offers more intuitive navigation, listing the reports in the following categories: Compliance (NEW) Due Dates Overdue Activity History Administrative Legacy 10 new reports were added to the ICOTS External…
Support - If return reporting instructions are requested and the offender changes his/her mind, how do I withdraw the request?
Managed activities with replies such as a request for return reporting instructions can be withdrawn prior to reply from the sending state.  The assigned user in the receiving state can withdraw the request from the offender's profile screen.  If the…
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