Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

what is this interstate compound act and how do you file for someone


Asked on 1/08/11, 3:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

You undoubtedly mean Interstate Compact for Transfer of Adult Offenders. The inmate should contact his counselor inside the prison facility where he currently

resides to determine whether he might be eligible for this particular program.

The rules apparently differ from state to state but generally the inmate

appears to have to have a close family member residing in the state to which

he wishes to transfer. The counselor should be able to advise him on the

other criteria which may be applicable to his particular situation.

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Answered on 1/14/11, 7:47 am


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