How does the court regard juveniles processed under the Interstate Compact?

The court regards juveniles processed under the Interstate Compact as subjects of the sending state's jurisdiction. This means that even when a juvenile is moved to a receiving state, the legal authority and accountability for that juvenile remain with the state from which they were sent. The Interstate Compact on Juveniles facilitates the transfer of juveniles across state lines for supervision and requires that the sending state retains legal responsibility for the juvenile, ensuring that any legal obligations or consequences related to the juvenile’s behavior or past convictions are adhered to by the sending state.

This principle is crucial because it underscores the continuous legal oversight by the sending state, which is important in maintaining consistent consequences for juvenile actions and providing a stable framework for managing juveniles who may be in different locations. It ensures that the juvenile justice policies of the sending state apply even when that juvenile is geographically within another state.