PURPOSE AND SCOPE
§551.100 Purpose and scope.
In addition to convicted inmates, the Bureau of Prisons houses persons who have not
been convicted. Procedures and practices required for the care, custody, and control of
such inmates may differ from those established for convicted inmates. Pretrial inmates
will be separated, to the extent practicable, from convicted inmates. Except as specified
by this rule, policies and standards applicable to persons committed to the custody of the
Attorney General or the Bureau of Prisons apply also to pretrial inmates as defined in
§551.101. Section 3 of this Program Statement contains definitions from §551.101.
a. Program Objectives. The expected results of this program are:
Pretrial inmates will be separated to the extent practicable from convicted inmates. When this
is not practicable, employees will screen and assess pretrial inmates, permitting those who do
not present a risk to the security or orderly running of the institution to have regular contact
with convicted inmates.
Pretrial inmates will not be required to work (other than housekeeping tasks in their cells or
community living area), unless they waive their right not to work.
An initial assessment of pretrial inmates will be conducted within 48 hours of admission.
Pretrial inmates will be offered the opportunity to participate in institution programs and
services as is consistent with safety and the orderly running of the institution.
The status of pretrial and holdover inmates will be reviewed regul