Interstate Compact and Out of County Sex Offender Caseloads

About the Program

Category: Criminal Justice and Public Safety (Best in Category)

Year: 2023

The Maricopa County Adult Probation Department’s (MCAPD) Interstate Compact (ISC) Unit tracks and processes transfers for individuals sentenced to probation in Maricopa County but request to transfer or have transferred their probation grant and conditions out of county (OOC) or to another jurisdiction for supervision. Specialized sex offender officers are trained in specific sex offender conditions and services that can improve support for justice involved individuals (JII) and streamline necessary court actions. In November 2020, the MCAPD established the ISC and OOC Sex Offender Program. This new program combines the access and resources of the ISC Unit with the expertise of the Department’s Sex Offender Division, to assume overview of the approximately 400 outgoing probation cases with sex offenses. Program staff are dually trained in complex ISC and sex offender supervision protocols, enabling them to provide the Court with detailed information for determining case outcomes or assigning appropriate supervision. With the increased flow of relevant information, the Program improved the processing of outgoing cases, developed standards for obtaining progress reports, and addresses high-risk behaviors with other jurisdictions. The ISC and OOC Sex Offender Program provides essential information to the Court and supervising agencies, holds individuals accountable, and prioritizes public safety.