The Interstate Compact is an agreement among which jurisdictions?

• A. Agreement between all 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands
• B. A federal charter governing cross-state offender supervision
• C. An international treaty affecting cross-border travel
• D. A state-specific memorandum with neighboring states

Answer: (A)

Interstate Compact refers to a formal agreement between jurisdictions to coordinate the supervision of offenders who move from one state to another. In the United States, this compact is adopted by all fifty states plus District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, creating a nationwide framework for cross-state supervision. It’s not a federal charter, nor an international treaty, and it isn’t just a local memorandum between neighboring states. The scope is nationwide, spanning all member states and territories, which is why the first option best fits.