Travel Permit Requirements related to Transfer of Supervision
A travel permit may be issued to allow for “testing a residence,” i.e. to allow parties to determine if the living arrangement is suitable. However, travel permits cannot be substituted for transfer of supervision. Issuance of multiple travel permits for a juvenile who is eligible for transfer of supervision constitutes a violation of the ICJ and its rules.
Out-of-state travel for a juvenile under Compact supervision is at the discretion of the supervising person in the receiving state. If the sending state wishes to retain authority to approve travel, it shall do so by notifying the supervising state in writing. When the sending state retains authority to approve travel permits, the receiving state shall request and obtain approval prior to authorizing the juvenile’s travel. Id. at Rule 8-101(4). Further discussion of issues related to transfers of supervision is provided in Chapter 3, supra.