Your son may request an interstate compact transfer within 90 days of being released. The rules governing interstate compact transfer are very specific. If an offender meets those requirements it automatically becomes "mandatory transfer" meaning the receiving state must show just cause why said transfer cannot be accepted. If an offender only meets the partial requirements for transfer, the sending state can send said request as a "Discretionary" transfer. If it is submitted as discretionary, the receiving state has the option to deny or approve based on local rules and regulations. If a transfer is submitted as "IMMEDIATE" it will more than likely be denied unless it pertains to: an pending death in the family; offender needing medical treatment to prolong his life with said treatment only being available in that state; pending death of the offender wishing to live out remaining time with family. Interstate Compact Transfer submitted for: Family, Residents of Receiving State an offender has a better chance of his transfer being accepted by the receiving state. I would recommend that your son obtain a letter of support from you stating your relationship to him, willingness to accept him in your home, able to provide financial and moral support until which time he can fully support himself. Also include that you (if possible) are able to help him financially with any fees outlined in the conditions of parole/probation. If he has a job lined up when he gets out; include a letter from that prospective employer. To learn more regarding interstate compact transfers I recommend you visit the following website as it will explain transfers in more detail:
http://www.interstatecompact.org Time frame involved for the receiving state to process a reply can take up to 45 days.