Legal Definitions - Uniform Interstate Juvenile Compact

The Uniform Interstate Juvenile Compact (UIJC) is an agreement that governs the treatment of juveniles who are not under proper supervision or control, or who have run away or escaped, and who are likely to endanger their own or others' health, morals, or welfare.

For example, if a juvenile runs away from home in one state and is found in another state, the UIJC allows for the juvenile to be transported back to their home state to ensure their safety and well-being.

The UIJC has been adopted by all states in the United States, although not always in its entirety.