Interstate Compact for Juveniles
Board and Commission Details
Website
Contact Name
Tomiko Frierson
Contact Title
Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice
Contact E-Mail
tomiko.frierson@illinois.gov
Function
The Interstate Compact for Juveniles, a new interstate agreement, significantly updates the 50-year-old mechanism for tracking and supervising juveniles that move across state borders. Providing enhanced accountability, enforcement, visibility and communication, the new compact seeks to update a crucial, yet outdated tool for ensuring public safety and preserving child welfare.
Term
N/A
Senate Confirmation
No
Composition
The Interstate Commission shall consist of commissioners appointed by the appropriate appointing authority in each state pursuant to the rules and requirements of each compacting state and in consultation with the State Council for Interstate Juvenile Supervision created hereunder. The commissioner shall be the compact administrator, deputy compact administrator or designee from that state who shall serve on the Interstate Commission in such capacity under or pursuant to the applicable law of the compacting state.
Authority
45 ILCS 11/10
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frierson, Tomiko | 07/29/2016 | Governor | Member |