The Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS) is a nation-wide agreement that allows the transfer of an offender's supervision plan from one state to another after they are released from court, jail, or prison.

What is an interstate compact and how does it work?

Interstate compacts are agreements between states to enforce a policy that is not necessarily governed by federal law. Interstate compacts are one way that states can work together to enforce a policy or regulation without the interference of the federal government.

What is the purpose of interstate compacts?

Interstate compacts are agreements between states to ensure some cooperative action. Agreements may be in regard to a variety of topics, such as environmental protection or civil defense.