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AR Code § 12-51-102 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs|Subtitle 3 - Correctional Facilities and Programs|Chapter 51 - Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 12-51-102. Definitions

 As used in this compact, unless the context clearly requires a different construction:   (1) “Adult” means both individuals legally classified as adults and juveniles treated as adults by court order, statute, or operation of law;  (2) “Bylaws” mean those bylaws established by the interstate commission for its governance, or for directing or controlling the interstate commission's actions or conduct;  (3) “Compact administrator” means the individual in each compacting state appointed pursuant to the terms of this compact responsible for the administration and management of the state's supervision and transfer of offenders subject to the terms of this compact, the rules adopted by the interstate commission and policies adopted by the state council under this compact;  (4) “Compacting state” means any state which has enacted the enabling legislation for this compact;  (5) “Commissioner” means the voting representative of each compacting state appointed pursuant to Article III of this compact, i.e., § 12-51-103;  (6) “Interstate commission” means the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision established by this compact;  (7) “Member” means the commissioner of a compacting state or designee, who shall be a person officially connected with the commissioner;  (8) “Noncompacting state” means any state which has not enacted the enabling legislation for this compact;  (9) “Offender” means an adult placed under or subject to supervision as the result of the commission of a criminal offense and released to the community under the jurisdiction of courts, paroling authorities, corrections, or other criminal justice agencies;  (10) “Person” means any individual, corporation, business enterprise, or other legal entity, either public or private;  (11) “Rules” means acts of the interstate commission, duly promulgated pursuant to Article VIII of this compact, i.e., § 12-51-302, substantially affecting interested parties in addition to the interstate commission, which shall have the force and effect of law in the compacting states;  (12) “State” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia and any other territorial possessions of the United States; and  (13) “State council” means the resident members of the State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision created by each state under Article III of this compact, i.e., § 12-51-103.
AR Code § 12-51-103 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs|Subtitle 3 - Correctional Facilities and Programs|Chapter 51 - Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 12-51-103. Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision

 (a)  (1) The compacting states hereby create the “Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision”.  (2) The interstate commission shall be a body corporate and joint agency of the compacting states.  (3) The interstate commission shall have all the responsibilities, powers, and duties set forth herein, including the power to sue and be sued, and such additional powers as may be conferred upon it by subsequent action of the respective legislatures of the compacting states in accordance with the terms of this compact.    (b) The interstate commission shall consist of commissioners selected and appointed by resident members of a state council for interstate adult offender supervision for each state.  (c)  (1) In addition to the commissioners who are the voting representatives of each state, the interstate commission shall include individuals who are not commissioners but who are members of interested organizations. Such noncommissioner members must include a member of the national organizations of governors, legislators, state chief justices, attorneys general and crime victims.  (2) All noncommissioner members of the interstate commission shall be ex-officio (nonvoting) members. The interstate commission may provide in its bylaws for such additional, ex-officio, nonvoting members as it deems necessary.    (d)  (1) Each compacting state represented at any meeting of the interstate commission is entitled to one (1) vote.  (2) A majority of the compacting states shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, unless a larger quorum is required by the bylaws of the interstate commission.  (3) The interstate commission shall meet at least once each calendar year. The chairperson may call additional meetings and, upon the request of twenty-seven (27) or more compacting states, shall call additional meetings.  (4) Public notice shall be given of all meetings and meetings shall be open to the public.    (e)  (1) The interstate commission shall establish an executive committee which shall include commission officers, members, and others as shall be determined by the bylaws.  (2) The executive committee shall have the power to act on behalf of the interstate commission during periods when the interstate commission is not in session, with the exception of rulemaking and/or amendment to the compact.  (3) The executive committee oversees the day-to-day activities managed by the executive director and interstate commission staff administers enforcement and compliance with the provisions of the compact, its bylaws, and as directed by the interstate commission and performs other duties as directed by the commission or set forth in the bylaws.
AR Code § 12-51-104 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs|Subtitle 3 - Correctional Facilities and Programs|Chapter 51 - Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 12-51-104. The state council

 (a) An Arkansas State Council for the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision is created, which shall consist of the following members:  (1) One (1) nonelected person, chosen from a list of five (5) names submitted by the Director of the Division of Community Correction, who will act as the representative of the legislative branch of government, to be appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate;  (2) One (1) representative of the judicial branch of government, who is not an acting judge, appointed by the Governor;  (3) The members of the Board of Corrections, who will act as representatives of the executive branch of government, appointed by the Governor;  (4) One (1) representative from a victims group appointed by the Governor; and  (5) The Director of the Division of Community Correction or his or her designee who, in addition to serving as a member of the council, shall be appointed by the Governor as the compact administrator for the state.    (b) The council shall appoint the compact administrator as the Arkansas commissioner to the interstate commission, who shall serve on the interstate commission in such capacity under or pursuant to the applicable law of this state.  (c) The council shall exercise oversight and advocacy concerning its participation in interstate commission activities and other duties as may be determined by the council, including development of policy concerning operations and procedures of the compact within this state.
AR Code § 12-51-201 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs|Subtitle 3 - Correctional Facilities and Programs|Chapter 51 - Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision|Subchapter 2 - Organization and Operation of the Interstate Commission|§ 12-51-201. Bylaws

 The Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision shall, by a majority of the members, within twelve (12) months of the first interstate commission meeting, adopt bylaws to govern its conduct as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the compact, including, but not limited to:   (1) Establishing the fiscal year of the interstate commission; and  (2) Establishing an executive committee and such other committees as may be necessary, providing reasonable standards and procedures:  (A) For the establishment of committees;  (B) Governing any general or specific delegation of any authority or function of the interstate commission;  (C) Providing reasonable procedures for calling and conducting meetings of the interstate commission, and ensuring reasonable notice of each such meeting; establishing the titles and responsibilities of the officers of the interstate commission; providing reasonable standards and procedures for the establishment of the personnel policies and programs of the interstate commission. Notwithstanding any civil service or other similar laws of any compacting state, the bylaws shall exclusively govern the personnel policies and programs of the interstate commission; and  (D) Providing a mechanism for winding up the operations of the interstate commission and the equitable return of any surplus funds that may exist upon the termination of the compact after the payment and/or reserving of all of its debts and obligations; providing transition rules for “start up” administration of the compact; establishing standards and procedures for compliance and technical assistance in carrying out the compact.
AR Code § 12-51-202 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs|Subtitle 3 - Correctional Facilities and Programs|Chapter 51 - Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision|Subchapter 2 - Organization and Operation of the Interstate Commission|§ 12-51-202. Officers and staff

 (a)  (1) The Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision shall, by a majority of the members, elect from among its members a chair and a vice chair, each of whom shall have such authorities and duties as may be specified in the bylaws.  (2) The chair or, in his or her absence or disability, the vice chair, shall preside at all meetings of the interstate commission.  (3) The officers so elected shall serve without compensation or remuneration from the interstate commission; provided that, subject to the availability of budgeted funds, the officers shall be reimbursed for any actual and necessary costs and expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties and responsibilities as officers of the interstate commission.    (b)  (1) The interstate commission shall, through its executive committee, appoint or retain an executive director for such period, upon such terms and conditions and for such compensation as the interstate commission may deem appropriate.  (2) The executive director shall serve as secretary to the interstate commission, and hire and supervise such other staff as may be authorized by the interstate commission, but shall not be a member.
AR Code § 12-51-203 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs|Subtitle 3 - Correctional Facilities and Programs|Chapter 51 - Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision|Subchapter 2 - Organization and Operation of the Interstate Commission|§ 12-51-203. Corporate records of the interstate commission

 The Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision shall maintain its corporate books and records in accordance with the bylaws.
AR Code § 12-51-204 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs|Subtitle 3 - Correctional Facilities and Programs|Chapter 51 - Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision|Subchapter 2 - Organization and Operation of the Interstate Commission|§ 12-51-204. Qualified immunity, defense, and indemnification

 (a)  (1) The members, officers, executive director, and employees of the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision shall be immune from suit and liability, either personally or in their official capacity, for any claim for damage to or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability caused or arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of interstate commission employment, duties, or responsibilities; provided, that nothing in this subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be construed to protect any such person from suit and/or liability for any damage, loss, injury, or liability caused by the intentional or willful and wanton misconduct of any such person.  (2) The interstate commission shall defend the commissioner of a compacting state, or his or her representatives or employees, or the interstate commission's representatives or employees, in any civil action seeking to impose liability, arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of interstate commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or that the defendant had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of interstate commission employment, duties, or responsibilities; provided, that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from intentional wrongdoing on the part of such person.    (b) The interstate commission shall indemnify and hold the commissioner of a compacting state, the appointed designee, or employees, or the interstate commission's representatives or employees, harmless in the amount of any settlement or judgment obtained against such persons arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of interstate commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or that such persons had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of interstate commission employment, duties, or responsibilities; provided, that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from gross negligence or intentional wrongdoing on the part of such person.
AR Code § 12-51-401 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs|Subtitle 3 - Correctional Facilities and Programs|Chapter 51 - Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision|Subchapter 4 - Oversight, Enforcement, and Dispute Resolution by the Interstate Commission|§ 12-51-401. Oversight

 (a) The Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision shall oversee the interstate movement of adult offenders in the compacting states and shall monitor such activities being administered in noncompacting states which may significantly affect compacting states.  (b) The courts and executive agencies in each compacting state shall enforce this compact and shall take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the compact's purposes and intent. In any judicial or administrative proceeding in a compacting state pertaining to the subject matter of this compact which may affect the powers, responsibilities or actions of the interstate commission, the interstate commission shall be entitled to receive all service of process in any such proceeding, and shall have standing to intervene in the proceeding for all purposes.
AR Code § 12-51-402 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs|Subtitle 3 - Correctional Facilities and Programs|Chapter 51 - Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision|Subchapter 4 - Oversight, Enforcement, and Dispute Resolution by the Interstate Commission|§ 12-51-402. Dispute resolution

 (a) The compacting states shall report to the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision on issues or activities of concern to them, and cooperate with and support the interstate commission in the discharge of its duties and responsibilities.  (b) The interstate commission shall attempt to resolve any disputes or other issues which are subject to the compact and which may arise among compacting states and noncompacting states.  (c) The interstate commission shall enact a bylaw or promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes among the compacting states.
AR Code § 12-51-403 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs|Subtitle 3 - Correctional Facilities and Programs|Chapter 51 - Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision|Subchapter 4 - Oversight, Enforcement, and Dispute Resolution by the Interstate Commission|§ 12-51-403. Enforcement

 The Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision in the reasonable exercise of its discretion shall enforce the provisions of this compact using any or all means set forth in Article XII, Section B, i.e., § 12-51-602, of this compact.
AR Code § 12-51-501 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs|Subtitle 3 - Correctional Facilities and Programs|Chapter 51 - Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision|Subchapter 5 - Finance|§ 12-51-501. Expenses — Assessments — Accounts

 (a) The Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision shall pay or provide for the payment of the reasonable expenses of its establishment, organization, and ongoing activities.  (b)  (1) The interstate commission shall levy on and collect an annual assessment from each compacting state to cover the cost of the internal operations and activities of the interstate commission and its staff which must be in a total amount sufficient to cover the interstate commission's annual budget as approved each year.  (2) The aggregate annual assessment amount shall be allocated based upon a formula to be determined by the interstate commission, taking into consideration the population of the state and the volume of interstate movement of offenders in each compacting state and shall promulgate a rule binding upon all compacting states which governs said assessment.    (c) The interstate commission shall not incur any obligations of any kind prior to securing the funds adequate to meet the same; nor shall the interstate commission pledge the credit of any of the compacting states, except by and with the authority of the compacting state.  (d)  (1) The interstate commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements.  (2) The receipts and disbursements of the interstate commission shall be subject to the audit and accounting procedures established under its bylaws. However, all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the interstate commission shall be audited yearly by a certified or licensed public accountant and the report of the audit shall be included in and become part of the annual report of the interstate commission.
AR Code § 12-51-502 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs|Subtitle 3 - Correctional Facilities and Programs|Chapter 51 - Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision|Subchapter 5 - Finance|§ 12-51-502. Compacting states, effective date, and amendment

 (a)  (1) Any state, as defined in Article II of this compact, i.e., § 12-51-102, is eligible to become a compacting state.  (2) The compact shall become effective and binding upon legislative enactment of the compact into law by no less than thirty-five (35) of the states.  (3) The initial effective date shall be the later of July 1, 2001, or upon enactment into law by the thirty-fifth jurisdiction. Thereafter it shall become effective and binding, as to any other compacting state, upon enactment of the compact into law by that state.  (4) The governors of nonmember states or their designees will be invited to participate in Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision activities on a nonvoting basis prior to adoption of the compact by all states and territories of the United States.    (b)  (1) Amendments to the compact may be proposed by the interstate commission for enactment by the compacting states.  (2) No amendment shall become effective and binding upon the interstate commission and the compacting states unless and until it is enacted into law by unanimous consent of the compacting states.
AR Code § 12-51-601 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs|Subtitle 3 - Correctional Facilities and Programs|Chapter 51 - Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision|Subchapter 6 - Withdraw, Default, Termination, and Judicial Enforcement|§ 12-51-601. Withdrawal

 (a) Once effective, the compact shall continue in force and remain binding upon each and every compacting state; provided, that a compacting state may withdraw from the compact as a “withdrawing state” by enacting a statute specifically repealing the statute which enacted the compact into law.  (b) The effective date of withdrawal is the effective date of the repeal.  (c)  (1) The withdrawing state shall immediately notify the chair of the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision in writing upon the introduction of legislation repealing this compact in the withdrawing state.  (2) The interstate commission shall notify the other compacting states of the withdrawing state's intent to withdraw within sixty (60) days of its receipt thereof.    (d) The withdrawing state is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of withdrawal, including any obligations, the performance of which extend beyond the effective date of withdrawal.  (e) Reinstatement following withdrawal of any compacting state shall occur upon the withdrawing state reenacting the compact or upon such later date as determined by the interstate commission.
AR Code § 12-51-603 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs|Subtitle 3 - Correctional Facilities and Programs|Chapter 51 - Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision|Subchapter 6 - Withdraw, Default, Termination, and Judicial Enforcement|§ 12-51-603. Judicial enforcement

 (a) The Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision may, by majority vote of the members, initiate legal action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or, at the discretion of the interstate commission, in the Federal District where the interstate commission has its offices, to enforce compliance with the provisions of the compact, its duly promulgated rules and bylaws, against any compacting state in default.  (b) In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees.
AR Code § 12-51-604 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs|Subtitle 3 - Correctional Facilities and Programs|Chapter 51 - Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision|Subchapter 6 - Withdraw, Default, Termination, and Judicial Enforcement|§ 12-51-604. Dissolution of compact

 (a) The compact dissolves effective upon the date of the withdrawal or default of the compacting state which reduces membership in the compact to one (1) compacting state.  (b) Upon the dissolution of this compact, the compact becomes null and void and shall be of no further force or effect, and the business and affairs of the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision shall be wound up and any surplus funds shall be distributed in accordance with the bylaws.
AR Code § 12-51-701 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs|Subtitle 3 - Correctional Facilities and Programs|Chapter 51 - Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision|Subchapter 7 - Severability and Construction|§ 12-51-701. Severability and construction

 (a) The provisions of this compact shall be severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions of the compact shall be enforceable.  (b) The provisions of this compact shall be liberally constructed to effectuate its purposes.