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BACK TO THE BASICS

HOME EVALUATIONS
Interstate Commission for Juveniles

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TODAY'S AGENDA
1 Everything you need to know about Home Evaluations

2 Q&A Session with Training Committee members

Proactive Monitoring:
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What can your home evaluation report do for you?

4 Q&A Session with Technology and Compliance Committee members

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FOR A MORE IN-DEPTH LEARNING EXPERIENCE:

ENROLL IN THE
"ICJ IN ACTION"
LMS COURSES
CONDUCTING HOME EVALUATIONS
(ICJ-100)

HOME EVALUATION

An evaluation and subsequent

report of findings to determine if
supervision in a proposed
residence is in the best interest
of the juvenile and the community.

Remember: The home evaluation should paint a vivid,

detailed picture of the home, neighborhood, and peers.

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THE ICJ RULES

Note: A complete listing of all
ICJ Rules can be found on the
Commission's website.

• Rule 4-102: Sending and Receiving Referrals

• Rule 4-103: Transfer of Supervision Procedures for Juvenile Sex Offenders

• Rule 4-104: Authority to Accept/Deny Supervision

• Rule 5-101: Supervision/Services Requirements

REFERRAL PACKET
The Receiving State has 45 calendar days from the date of receipt of the
referral packet to conduct the home evaluation.

Note: Many State Compact Offices require the

completed report be submit by local
probation or parole staff within 30 days.

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HOME EVALUATION REPORT

Within 45 calendar days, the receiving state's ICJ Office must submit
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the final complete Home Evaluation Report.

The report will include the local field staff's recommendation and the
2 receiving state's ICJ Office approval or denial of the request for
transfer of supervision.

If the report is late, the receiving state must provide an explanation

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of the delay.

Check with your state's ICJ Office to learn about specific policies and
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procedures related to timelines for submission.

Evaluating • Where is the residence located?

the • Is it in a high-crime area?

proposed
• What does the home look like?

• Any pets or firearms?

residence • Close to school and/or services?

• Close to public transportation?

When evaluating a proposed
residence, focus on the • Close to parks or daycare centers?
who and the where.

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WHAT SHOULD YOU FOCUS ON?

Home Neighborhood Peers

Areas of focus
for the home
evaluation Family Financial
Family Status
include: Employment Resources

Legal History
Proposed Plan Other Comments
of Family

Note: Be sure to elaborate on any additional concerns, questions, or recommendations for the juvenile.

PROVIDE AMPLE DOCUMENTATION

THE
RECOMMENDATION

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Mandatory
Acceptance

A transfer of supervision cannot be denied when there is Recommending that the request for supervision be denied
no legal guardian remaining in the sending state and based solely on the juvenile's age or offense is not a
there is a legal guardian in the receiving state. valid reason.

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APPROVE OR DENY?
The ICJ Office in the receiving state is responsible for
approving or denying the request for transfer of supervision
based in large part on the recommendation from the local
probation or parole officer who conducted the home
evaluation.

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TIME FOR QUESTIONS!

Please unmute yourselves or type your questions into the chat box.

Additional
Training
Resources
• "ICJ in Action" LMS courses
on ICJ.TalentLMS.com

• ICJ Bench Card on Transfer of

Supervision

• Introduction to ICJ Brochure