The home/demanding/sending state is responsible for returning the juvenile. If the home/demanding/sending state’s ICJ Office determines that a juvenile is considered a risk to harm him/herself or others, the juvenile shall be accompanied on the return to the home/demanding/sending state.
A “requisition” is a written demand for the return of a non-delinquent runaway, probation or parole absconder, escapee, or accused delinquent. Requisitions are used when juveniles do not voluntarily agree to return to their home states. If the youth is a non-delinquent runaway, the legal guardian or custodial agency must petition the court of jurisdiction in the home/demanding state for a requisition.
For a voluntary return of an out-of-state juvenile, the holding state fills out the Form III. The juvenile may sign an adult waiver if he/she has reached the age of majority in the holding state. View the Age Matrix to determine the age of majority in each member state.
No. Juveniles placed in residential treatment facilities are not eligible for transfer or return of supervision under the terms of the Compact, according to Rule 4-101(2)(f).
The home/demanding state is responsible for costs of transportation and for making travel arrangements.
Juveniles who are detained while a non-voluntary return is pending may be held for a maximum of 90 calendar days.
If a home/demanding/sending state is required to return a juvenile and fails to do so within ten (10) business days, a judicial hearing shall be provided in the holding state to hear the grounds for the juvenile’s detention.
At the hearing, the court determines whether the grounds submitted justify the continued detention of the juvenile.
ICJ returns are generally required when a juvenile from another state is detained, including:
Access the Office for Victims of Crime’s “Directory of Crime Victim Services” database to locate non-emergency crime victim services. The interactive U.S. Resource Map of Crime Victim Services and Information provides information on local resources and agencies. In addition, SAVIN (Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification) offers a searchable map for victim services.
As a victim, you have the right to receive notification when a juvenile moves or, in some cases, travels out-of-state. The supervising officer in the state where the juvenile lives is responsible for any victim notification requirements. It is important to maintain contact to minimize a delay in notification.
Victims have the right to: