U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Prisons

CHANGE NOTICE
OPI:
CPD/CPB
NUMBER:
5800.15, CN-1
DATE:
September 23, 2016

Correctional Systems Manual
/s/
Approved: Thomas R. Kane
Acting Director, Federal Bureau of Prisons

This Change Notice (CN) implements the following change to Program Statement 5800.15,
Correctional Systems Manual, dated January 1, 2009. This CN provides guidance pertaining to
the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and the
Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The deleted
text (in Section 606) is marked with a highlight. The inserted text is marked in bold.
606. PRE-RELEASE NOTIFICATION
No later than 90 calendar days before the inmate’s release, CS staff will notify the agency that
placed a detainer or notification, usually via a DAL or letter, of the inmate’s projected release
date. The authority that filed a detainer must notify the institution of its intent to take custody
of the inmate. It is the responsibility of the agency placing the detainer to arrange with local
law enforcement authorities when the need for an extradition hearing arises.
If the requesting authority indicates in writing it will not take custody of the inmate, a DAL
will be completed and forwarded, the detainer will be removed, the warrant will be returned,
and the institution may continue with release planning.
The unit team will be notified of the removal of all detainers via DAL. If the detainer is
removed within one month of release, the unit team will be notified of the action without delay
(ordinarily within the same business day).

If the filing authority has indicated it will take custody, but on the day of scheduled release
chooses not to, it is requested that the filing authority provide written documentation of its
intent. (A faxed copy is adequate, however, CS staff must verify the document and file it in the
J&C file.)
If the filing authority cannot provide written documentation, telephonic verification will
be accepted and documented accordingly. In either case, the inmate will be released to the
community provided no other detainer has been lodged against the inmate.
If multiple detainers have been filed, with the exception of federal detainers, custody will be
offered first to the earliest lodged detainer. All jurisdictions that have lodged detainers are to
be notified of the detaining authority taking custody at release to allow those jurisdictions to
re-file their detainer(s) with the agency taking custody of the inmate.
Federal detainers, excluding ICE deportation matters, will take priority over nonFederal detainers.
Normally, ICE will not accept custody of an inmate until all state and Federal criminal
matters have been satisfied.
Immigration Detainers
The following language refers to ALL ICE detainers.
If an inmate has a federal detainer and an immigration detainers on file, custody will be
given to the federal law enforcement agency first. If an inmate has an immigration
detainer and a non-federal detainer on file, ICE will be offered custody first.
CS staff will notify ICE of all inmates who have an immigration detainer at least ninety
(90) days prior to the inmate’s projected release date, or as soon as staff becomes aware of
the detainer. CS staff will send a DAL, release notifications, copies of all federal and nonfederal detainers, and pertinent information to the ICE Pacific Response Center (PERC),
via email, at the following email address: bopreleases@ice.dhs.gov.
At the time of notification, ICE will be provided with the inmate's medical and mental
health care level. For inmates identified as Medical Health Care Level 3 or 4, and/or
Mental Health Care Level 3 or 4, a Health Services Exit Summary and/or a Psychology
Services Mental Health Transfer Summary will be provided in an encrypted electronic
copy to the above-mentioned email address. These summaries will include, at a minimum,
a list of medications, any required medical and nursing care and/or treatment, medical
equipment requirements, ability to conduct activities of daily living, and plan of care. The
CMC or SCSS will ensure this information and these documents are submitted to ICE.

Upon request, CS staff will provide ICE's medical staff at the ICE Enforcement and
Removal Operations (ERO) field office with an encrypted electronic copy of the inmate’s
medical record, including the most recent lab work and diagnostic tests (e.g., x-rays, MRI,
CT scan) for any current health problems. The encrypted electronic copy should be sent to
the ICE ERO field office requesting the information.
ICE will notify CS staff 60 days prior to the PRD, or as soon as possible, of its decision to
assume or decline custody of the inmate. If ICE declines custody, CS staff may transfer
custody of the inmate to the law enforcement agency who lodged a detainer, or release the
inmate if no other detainer is on file. If ICE declines to accept custody, the responsible ICE
ERO field office must cancel the detainer by checking the appropriate box on the
applicable detainer and notify CS staff. Once CS staff receives this notification, a DAL
must be completed and sent to ICE in order to remove the immigration detainer.

U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Prisons

PROGRAM STATEMENT
OPI:
CPD/CPB
NUMBER:
P5800.15
DATE:
1/1/2009

Correctional Systems Manual
/s/
Approved: Harley G. Lappin
Director, Federal Bureau of Prisons
1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE
To provide direction to ensure consistency in carrying out Correctional Systems responsibilities.
The Correctional Systems Department (CSD) is responsible for many diverse
activities and duties that are essential to the admission and release of inmates, computing and
tracking inmate sentence information, and providing secure mail services to inmates and staff.
This edition of the Correctional Systems Manual incorporates changes based on the Executive
Staff decision to consolidate the duties of the Legal Instruments Examiner (LIE) and the Inmate
Systems Officer (ISO) under the new position title of Correctional Systems Officer, and changes
which have occurred since the last publication of this manual.
a. Summary of Changes
Policy Rescinded
P5800.14
Inmate Systems Management Manual (12/30/06)
Changes have been made to update previous policy. If local procedures are changed, the local
union will be notified in accordance with the Master Agreement. Training will be conducted for
affected departments as necessary.
The following is a summary of the major changes to the manual.
■ Added: Duties for Correctional Systems Officers (CSOs).
■ Updated: Mandatory training modules.

b. Program Objective. Correctional Systems departments will operate uniformly Bureau-wide.
c. Institution Supplement or Other Local Procedures Required. Institution
Supplements or some other form of local procedures are needed for the following sections:
■ Section 101.a (Page 1-1). Procedures for coordinating and reviewing paperwork associated
with inmate movement and release.
■ Section 103 (Page 1-3). Alternative procedures for the Records Office “open house” where
physical layout or mission prohibit inmate access for responding to inmate issues.
■ Section 105 (Page 1-4). The Department Head is responsible for procedures for the
procurement and collection of X-ray badges.
■ Section 306 (Page 3-3). Procedures for the receipt and processing of all trackable mail other
than U.S. Postal Service deliveries.
■ Section 306 (Page 3-3). Procedures to document temporary file withdrawal requests made
outside a Bureau approved e-mail system.
■ Section 310 (Page 3-7). Procedures for special seals or certifications for those jurisdictions
requiring them on copies of inmate file materials.
■ Section 603.a (Page 6-2). Ensuring that a second Detainer Action Letter (DAL) is sent in a
timely manner for all unanswered inquiries.
■ Section 604 (Page 6-3). Procedures for distributing U.S. Marshals Service and Immigration
and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers within the institution.
■ Section 701 (Page 7-1). Procedures for notifying the FBI and other law enforcement
agencies of an inmate’s escape.
■ Section 903 (Page 9-4). Procedures for ensuring the timely release of inmates.
■ Section 904.b (Page 9-8). Optional procedures regarding staff signatures for the “Release
Action” section of the Release Authorization form (BP-A392).
d. MCC/MDC/FDC/FTC/Application. This Program Statement’s provisions apply to
pretrial and holdover inmates as indicated in subsequent sections.
e. Private Sector Secure Correctional Facility and Intergovernmental Agreement
(IGA) Application. Portions of this Program Statement may apply to privately-operated
facilities and IGAs. Contractors and operators should consult their Statements of Work for
applicability.
2. DISTRIBUTION
Central Office Correctional Programs staff will distribute a copy of this manual electronically to
all Regional Correctional Programs Administrators, Case Management Coordinators,
Community Corrections Managers, and Unit Managers.

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REFERENCES
Program Statements
P1237.13
P1240.05
P1351.05
P1434.06
P2000.02
P3000.03
P3906.20
P4100.04
P5070.10
P5100.08
P5110.14
P5111.03
P5140.34
P5140.35
P5140.36
P5140.37
P5160.05
P5180.05
P5180.06
P5265.11
P5266.10
P5280.08
P5290.12
P5330.10
P5331.01
P5380.08
P5538.05
P5553.07
P5580.07
P5800.10
P5800.11
P5800.12
P5875.12
P5880.28
P5880.30
P5880.32
P5882.03
P5884.02

Information Security Programs (3/31/06)
Records and Information Management Programs (9/21/00)
Release of Information (9/19/02)
Jurisdiction on Escape Related Issues – Memorandum of Understanding –
SMS/FBI/BOP (7/25/94)
Accounting Management Manual (10/15/86)
Human Resource Management Manual (12/19/07)
Employee Development Manual (1/24/07)
BOP Acquisitions Policy (5/19/04)
Responses to Judicial Recommendations and U.S. Attorney Reports (6/30/97)
Inmate Security Designation and Custody Classification (9/12/06)
Administration of Sentence for Military and Coast Guard Inmates (1/7/00)
Mariel Cuban Detainees (10/25/99)
Transfer of Offenders To or From Foreign Countries (9/21/00)
Transfer of a Prisoner to State Custody Prior to Release from the Federal Sentence
(9/12/01)
Release of Inmates Prior to a Weekend or Legal Holiday (11/23/01)
Unescorted Transfers and Voluntary Surrenders (1/31/03)
Designation of State Institution for Service of Federal Sentence (1/16/03)
Central Inmate Monitoring System (Program Statement Only) (12/31/07)
Central Inmate Monitoring System (Operations Manual Only) (3/24/08)
Correspondence (7/9/99)
Incoming Publications (1/10/03)
Furloughs (2/4/98)
Intake Screening (3/16/99)
Inmate Drug Abuse Programs Manual (5/25/95)
Early Release Procedures under 18 U.S.C. §3621(e) (9/29/03)
Inmate Financial Responsibility Program (8/15/05)
Escorted Trips (10/6/08)
Escapes/Deaths Notification (2/10/06)
Inmate Personal Property (12/28/05)
Mail Management Manual (11/3/95)
Inmate Central File, Privacy Folder, & Parole Mini-Files (9/8/97)
Receiving and Discharge Manual (12/31/97)
Transfer of Inmates to State Agents for Production on State Writs (7/31/03)
Sentence Computation Manual (CCCA of 1984) (2/21/92)
Sentence Computation Manual/Old Law, Pre-CCCA 1984 (7/16/93)
District of Columbia Sentence Computation Manual (1/23/01)
Fines and Costs for “Old Law” Inmates (2/4/98)
Educational Good Time Sentence Credit for D.C. Code Offenders (7/24/02)

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P5884.03
P6270.01
P7300.09

Good Conduct Time Under the Prison Litigation Reform Act (3/31/06)
Medical Designations and Referral Services for Federal Prisoners (1/15/05)
Community Corrections Manual (1/12/98)

Other Policy
T5802.02 SENTRY General Use Technical Reference Manual (7/10/00)
ACA Standards
■ 4th Edition Standards for Adult Correctional Institutions: 4-4095, 4-4096, 4-4097, 4-4098, 44103, 4-4104, 4-4281-8, 4-4414 and 4-4446
■ 2nd Edition Standards for Administration of Correctional Agencies: 2-CO-1E-06, 2-CO-1F-08
2-CO-1E-04, 2-CO-1E-05, and 2-CO-1E-01
■ 4th Edition Performance Based Standards for Adult Local Detention Facilities: 4-ALDF-4D22-8, 4-ALDF-4D-27, 4-ALDF-5B-18, 4-ALDF-7D-20, 4-ALDF-2A-16
Records Retention Requirements
Requirements and retention guidance for records and information applicable to this program are
available in the Records and Information Disposition Schedule (RIDS) on Sallyport and
BOPDOCS.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1. CORRECTIONAL SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT (CSD)
101

102

103
104
105

Responsibilities ................................................................................................................ 1-1
a. Correctional Systems Department ............................................................................... 1-1
b. Designation and Sentence Computation Center (DSCC) ............................................ 1-1
Staffing ............................................................................................................................. 1-2
a. Supervisory Staff ......................................................................................................... 1-2
b. Correctional Systems Officers ..................................................................................... 1-2
c. DSCC Staff ....................................................................................................................... 1-3
Staff Responsiveness ........................................................................................................ 1-3
Security .............................................................................................................................................. 1-4
Equipment ........................................................................................................................ 1-4

CHAPTER 2. STAFF TRAINING
201
202
203
204
205

Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 2-1
Staff Orientation ............................................................................................................... 2-1
Mandatory Training .............................................................................................................. 2-2
Local CSD Training ......................................................................................................... 2-3
Individual Training Plans ................................................................................................. 2-3

CHAPTER 3. CORRECTIONAL SYSTEMS POPULATION ACCOUNTABILITY
AND FILE MANAGEMENT
301
302
303
304
305
306
307
308
309
310
311
312

Definition and Responsibilities ........................................................................................ 3-1
Population Index System .................................................................................................. 3-1
Inmate Remand and Judgment & Commitment (J&C) Files ........................................... 3-1
Organization of the Inmate Judgment & Commitment (J&C) File .................................. 3-2
Production of Records in Court ........................................................................................ 3-2
Transfer of Inmate Files ................................................................................................... 3-3
File Retention and Disposal Dates ................................................................................... 3-5
Community Corrections Files ...................................................................................... 3-6
Retirement of Files to the Federal Records Center (FRC) ............................................... 3-6
Federal Records Center Services ...................................................................................... 3-6
Certification of Records ................................................................................................... 3-7
General Records Schedules (GRS) ................................................................................... 3-8
Retention of CSD Records other than Inmate Central Files ............................................. 3-8

CHAPTER 4. RECORDS OFFICE FUNCTIONS
401
402

Initial Review of Designation Packet ............................................................................... 4-1
Sentence Computations and Audits .................................................................................. 4-1

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403
404

a. Load Data ..................................................................................................................... 4-1
b. Sentence and Commitment Documents ....................................................................... 4-1
c. Verifying Court Orders ................................................................................................ 4-1
d. Inmate Committed, Legal, and True Names ................................................................ 4-2
e. Fines, Costs, and Restitution ....................................................................................... 4-2
f. Legal Reference Material ............................................................................................. 4-3
Process of Habeas Actions ............................................................................................... 4-3
Contract Prisoners ............................................................................................................ 4-4

CHAPTER 5. DESIGNATION AND SENTENCE COMPUTATION CENTER
(DSCC) FUNCTIONS
501
502

503

Initial Review of Designation Packet ............................................................................... 5-1
Sentence Computations and Audits .................................................................................. 5-1
a. Load Data ..................................................................................................................... 5-1
b. Violators ...................................................................................................................... 5-2
c. J&C Order ........................................................................................................................ 5-2
d. Verifying Court Orders ................................................................................................ 5-3
e. Inmate Committed, Legal, and True Names ................................................................ 5-4
f. Fines, Costs, and Restitution ........................................................................................ 5-4
g. Assessments ................................................................................................................. 5-4
h. Source Documents and Legal Reference Materials ..................................................... 5-5
Contract Prisoners ............................................................................................................ 5-5

CHAPTER 6. DETAINERS, INTERSTATE AGREEMENT ON DETAINERS,
FOREIGN DETAINERS, AND WRITS
601
602

603

604
605
606
607
608

Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 6-1
Definitions ................................................................................................................... 6-1
a. Detainer ....................................................................................................................... 6-1
b. Interstate Agreement on Detainers Act (IADA) ............................................................ 6-1
c. Charge .......................................................................................................................... 6-1
d. Notify ............................................................................................................................................ 6-1
e. Party State .................................................................................................................... 6-1
Detainer Actions ............................................................................................................... 6-2
a. Correctional Systems Department (CSD) Review ....................................................... 6-2
b. Lodging Requirements (Detainers) ............................................................................. 6-2
c. Lodging Procedures for Notifications .......................................................................... 6-3
d. SENTRY Update ......................................................................................................... 6-3
e. Removal of Detainers or Notifications ........................................................................ 6-3
U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Detainers ........................................................................................................................... 6-3
U.S. Parole Commission (USPC) Warrants ..................................................................... 6-3
Pre-Release Notification ................................................................................................... 6-4
Parole to a Detainer .............................................................................................................. 6-6
Extradition ........................................................................................................................ 6-6

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609

610

611

612

613
614
615
616
617
618
619
620

Inmate Notification and Response .................................................................................... 6-6
a. Availability ............................................................................................................................ 6-6
b. Notification .................................................................................................................. 6-7
c. Inmate Appearance in Court ........................................................................................ 6-7
Inmate Request for Final Disposition ............................................................................... 6-7
a. Waiver of Extradition .................................................................................................. 6-7
b. Appointment of Counsel ............................................................................................. 6-7
c. Disposition of Charges ................................................................................................ 6-7
d. Required Paperwork – Distribution ............................................................................. 6-8
e. Notification to the Receiving State .............................................................................. 6-8
f. Additional IADA Notifications .................................................................................... 6-8
g. Return Receipts ........................................................................................................... 6-9
h. Notification Follow-Up ............................................................................................... 6-9
i. 180-Day Period ............................................................................................................. 6-9
Prosecutor Request for Temporary Custody .............................................................................. 6-9
a. 30-Day Period .............................................................................................................. 6-9
b. Required Paperwork – Distribution ........................................................................... 6-10
c. Notification to the Receiving State ............................................................................ 6-10
d. Additional IADA Notifications ................................................................................. 6-11
Challenges to an Inmate’s IADA Rights ........................................................................ 6-11
a. Return of Inmate Before Completion of Proceedings ................................................ 6-11
b. Re-filing of Charges .................................................................................................. 6-11
c. State Writ Request – No Detainer on File ................................................................. 6-12
Before Temporary Release to IAD ................................................................................. 6-12
Federal Inmates Housed in Non-Federal Facilities ........................................................ 6-12
State Boarders Housed in Bureau Custody ...............................................................................6-13
Foreign Detainers ........................................................................................................... 6-13
Federal Writs and Requests for Production .................................................................... 6-13
State Writs ...................................................................................................................... 6-14
Follow-Up of Transfer ........................................................................................................ 6-14
Notifications to DSCC .................................................................................................... 6-15

CHAPTER 7. ESCAPE FROM CONFINEMENT AND EXTENDED LIMITS OF
CONFINEMENT
701
702

703
704

Escape from Confinement ................................................................................................ 7-1
Escape from Extended Limits of Confinement ................................................................ 7-1
a. Non-Federal Arrest ...................................................................................................... 7-2
b. Federal Arrest .............................................................................................................. 7-3
Complex Situations .......................................................................................................... 7-3
Apprehension .................................................................................................................... 7-3

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CHAPTER 8. FBI FINGERPRINT CARDS, ARREST RECORDS, AND FBI
DISCLOSURE OF NCIC/CCH RECORDS
801
802
803
804
805

Fingerprint Cards .............................................................................................................. 8-1
Completing the FBI Fingerprint Card .............................................................................. 8-2
Deaths ............................................................................................................................... 8-4
Form I-178, CJIS Supply Requisition Form ..................................................................... 8-4
Arrest Record .................................................................................................................... 8-4

CHAPTER 9. INMATE MOVEMENT AND RELEASE
901
902

903

904

905
906

Definition and Responsibilities ........................................................................................ 9-1
Temporary Release of Inmates ......................................................................................... 9-1
a. Emergency Medical Release ........................................................................................ 9-1
b. Scheduled Inmate Movement ...................................................................................... 9-1
c. Bus/Van/Airlift and Special Trips ............................................................................... 9-3
d. Unescorted Movement ................................................................................................. 9-3
Scheduling Inmates for Final Release .............................................................................. 9-4
a. Public Law, Weekend, and Holiday Releases ............................................................. 9-5
b. Secret Service Notification .......................................................................................... 9-5
c. Release of State/Territory/Commonwealth Inmates .................................................... 9-5
d. Inmates Releasing to a State Detainer ......................................................................... 9-5
e. Release of Military Inmates ......................................................................................... 9-6
f. Transfer of an Inmate to a Foreign Country .......................................................................... 9-6
Release Paperwork ........................................................................................................... 9-7
a. In-Transit Data Form (BP-A0175) .............................................................................. 9-7
b. Release Authorization Form (BP-A392) ..................................................................... 9-8
Certification of Judgment/Commitment Order (Old Law) After Release ...................... 9-10
Untimely Release Notification Procedures ..................................................................... 9-10

CHAPTER 10. FINAL RELEASE
1001 Methods of Final Release ................................................................................................... 10-1
a. Parole .............................................................................................................................. 10-1
b. Old Law Mandatory Parole (Two-thirds release date) ................................................ 10-1
c. Parole to Special Parole (SPT) .................................................................................. 10-1
d. Mandatory Release (M.R.) ........................................................................................ 10-1
e. Mandatory Release to Special Parole (M.R. to SPT) ................................................ 10-1
f. Expiration Full Term .................................................................................................. 10-2
g. Expiration Full Term with Special Parole to Follow ................................................. 10-2
h. Expiration with Good Time ....................................................................................... 10-2
i. Expiration with Good Time with Special Parole to Follow ....................................... 10-2
j. All “New Law” (CCCA) Related Offenses – Good Conduct Time (GCT)/Full Term
(FT), Etc ...................................................................................................................... 10-3

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k. District of Columbia (DC) Mandatory Parole ........................................................... 10-3
l. Military and Coast Guard Inmates ............................................................................. 10-3
m. Release of ICE Detainers .......................................................................................... 10-3
1002 Release Forms ................................................................................................................ 10-3
a. Release & Gratuity Information (BP-A189) .............................................................. 10-3
b. Notice of Release and Arrival (BP-A714) ................................................................. 10-3
c. Certificate of Parole ................................................................................................... 10-3
d. Multi-Purpose (Parole Form I-33) ............................................................................. 10-4
e. Release of Immigration Detainee with Supervision to Follow (BP-A325) ............... 10-5
f. Certificate Entitling Prisoner to Gratuities (BP-A379) .............................................. 10-5
g. Late Release Notice for U.S. Probation Service (BP-A623) ...................................... 10-5
h. Agreement to Adhere to Installment Schedule for Unpaid Fines .............................. 10-5
i. Notice of Release of Inmate With Criminal Fine Judgment (BP-A384) .................... 10-5
1003 Release Table ................................................................................................................. 10-6
1004 Release Form Instructions .............................................................................................. 10-7
a. Release & Gratuity Information (BP-A189) .............................................................. 10-7
b. Notice of Release and Arrival (BP-A714) ................................................................. 10-7
c. Release of Immigration Detainee with Supervision to Follow (BP-A325) ............... 10-9
d. Multi-Purpose Certificate (I-33) .............................................................................. 10-10
e. Certificate Entitling Prisoner to Gratuities (BP-A379) ........................................... 10-11
f. Late Release Notice for United States Probation Service (BP-A623) ..................... 10-12
1005 Correctional Systems Forms ......................................................................................... 10-12

ATTACHMENTS
A
B
C
D
E
F
G

Inmate Judgment & Commitment File Organization
Prosecutor’s Notification (Sample Letter)
Other Prosecutor’s Notification (Sample Letter)
Article III Follow-Up (Sample 90-Day Letter)
Article III Follow-Up (Sample 180-Day Letter)
30-Day Waiver (Sample)
Prosecutor’s Request for Temporary Custody (Sample Letter)

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CHAPTER 1. CORRECTIONAL SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT/DESIGNATION AND
SENTENCE COMPUTATION CENTER
101. RESPONSIBILITIES
a. Correctional Systems Department (CSD). CSD responsibilities include:
Records Office
■ Ensuring the legality of an inmate’s admission and release.
■ Coordinating and reviewing paperwork associated with inmate movement and release (refer
to local procedures).
■ Establishing and maintaining a “records control system” to effect the release of inmates on
the correct date.
■ Coordinating and monitoring the release of inmates to other jurisdictions upon completion of
their sentence(s) or for temporary release for court appearances.
■ Responding to requests for records.
■ Determining and verifying outstanding charges from other agencies/jurisdictions and
coordinating the placement of detainers.
Mail Room
■ Operating the Mail Room.
■ Processing all incoming and outgoing inmate and official mail. (Refer to the Mail
Management Manual for more information.).
Receiving and Discharge (R&D)
■ Reviewing commitment and release paperwork.
■ Processing inmate property.
■ Coordinating and reviewing paperwork associated with inmate movement and release (refer
to local procedures).
■ The physical processing of all inmates into and out of the institution. (Refer to the Receiving
and Discharge Manual for more information.)
b. Designation and Sentence Computation Center (DSCC). DSCC responsibilities include:
■ Ensuring placement of inmates in facilities commensurate with their security and program
needs.
■ Computation of various types of sentences in order to establish an inmate’s statutory release
date.
■ Auditing sentence computations.
■ Monitoring the status of contract prisoners.

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102. STAFFING
The CSD, under the direction of the Case Management Coordinator (CMC), normally consists of
a Supervisory Correctional Systems Specialist (SCSS) and Correctional Systems Officers
(CSOs).
The DSCC, under the direction of the Chief, normally consists of Section Chiefs, attorneys,
supervisory staff, classification, computation and designation staff.
Program direction and support for sentence computation and related functions are provided by
the Chief, DSCC.
Program direction and support for institution Records Office, R&D and mail room functions will
be provided by the Regional Correctional Programs Administrator and/or Correctional Programs
Branch, Central Office.
a. Supervisory Staff (CMC/SCSS)
■ Must participate in the institution Admission and Orientation (A&O) Program (cannot be
delegated below the acting supervisor).
■ Reviews commitment documentation and SENTRY load data to ensure it is complete and
accurate.
■ Has the overall responsibility for accuracy of release paperwork.
■ Conducts training sessions for unit management staff or other institution staff as needed.
■ Ensures all CSD staff are adequately trained and supervised, and that training is documented
on the employee’s training record.
■ Responsible for ensuring all CSD staff are notified of the publication of all Program
Statements and updates which directly affect the department. This may be accomplished
either via electronic or printed media.
■ Participates in the annual budget process and is a member of the institution budget
committee.
■ Must be familiar with preparation of equipment justification forms, sources for obtaining
equipment and supplies, and operation of the department within the available funding limits.
■ Encourages positive Labor Management Relations and has a working knowledge of the
Master Agreement.
■ Acts as the technical advisor for the department.
■ Ensures security of the department.
b. Correctional Systems Officers (CSOs). Schedules and rosters for CSOs will be in
accordance with Article 18 of the Master Agreement. All CSOs are to perform all functions in
all three functional areas to maintain maximum knowledge and flexibility in all areas.

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Prior to assuming duties in a particular area, employees who were originally hired as ISOs or
LIEs will not be scheduled to perform duties in that area until trained. All PO9 positions
assigned to CSD will be treated in the same manner as CSOs.
c. DSCC Staff
■ Ensures a SENTRY Update Judgment/Warrant transaction is performed on all inmates
designated to their institution within 48 hours of admission (excluding weekends and
holidays).
■ Audits sentence computations.
■ Ensures the timely and accurate completion of sentence computations.
■ Ensures all DSCC staff are adequately trained and supervised and that training is documented
on the employee’s training record.
■ Ensures all DSCC staff are notified of the publication of all Program Statements and updates
which directly affect the department. This may be accomplished either via electronic or
printed media.
103. STAFF RESPONSIVENESS
Supervisory staff will ensure that all staff at institutions and the DSCC have access to applicable
directives, training, and cross-training to provide assistance as needed.
CSD and DSCC staff, where appropriate, will provide inmates with information regarding:
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Sentence computation.
Good time.
Adjustments to release dates.
Detainers.
Writs.
Mail.
Personal property.
Other CSD-related issues.

Normally, these responsibilities are accomplished during intake processing, A&O, Open House,
mainline, or by responding to an Inmate Request to Staff Member (BP-A148).
Institutions whose physical layout or mission prohibits inmate access to the Records Office for
“Open House” must develop local procedures for responding to inmate issues.
A representative from the CSD must make weekly visits to Special Housing/Jail/PCU Units to
respond to issues for inmates not housed in the general population.

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104. SECURITY
Inmates may be assigned to the CSD and the DSCC. Inmates may only be allowed to perform
janitorial duties, tailoring duties, and tasks which do not jeopardize the security. The physical
design and layout of all department areas are an important part of maintaining security.
■ Inmate workers must be closely supervised.
■ There must be controlled access to all areas. Only authorized staff are permitted. (Institutions
will refer to the R&D and Mail Management Manuals for specific requirements.)
■ All CSD office and area keys are to be considered “restricted” and procedures for obtaining
“restricted keys” are to be followed.
■ Data areas must be designed to provide for the security of the equipment, manuals, reports,
and related materials.
Guidelines relating to the security of computer systems are provided in the Program Statement,
Information Security Programs.
105. EQUIPMENT
The acquisition of all telecommunications and computer-related equipment will be made in
accordance with the Program Statement on BOP Acquisitions.
An area security x-ray exposure badge will be provided by Health Services to detect leakage
from specific equipment. The badge will be exchanged quarterly for a new badge.
The Department Head is responsible for establishing local procedures to ensure badges are
provided and collected for the department.

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CHAPTER 2. STAFF TRAINING
201. INTRODUCTION
Training is vitally important for staff growth and development. Numerous training aids are
available for staff, to include, but not limited to on-the-job training (OJT), mentoring, classroom
instruction, training modules, computer-based training, videos, etc.
Managers/supervisors have a responsibility to ensure staff receive adequate training to meet the
challenges of their job and to prepare them for future advancement.
For training purposes, the agency agrees to comply with all national policies and the Master
Agreement. Consistent with this, training will be provided to those employees not previously
trained in the functional areas of the CSO position (i.e., Records Office, R&D, and Mail Room).
202. STAFF ORIENTATION
The training process starts when a new employee reports for duty. It is important that staff
receive an overview of the department’s components and mission, including but not limited to:
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Sentence computation and administration of good time.
IADA, writs, and movement.
Preparation of release paperwork.
Proper handling and accountability of inmate mail.
Property.
Proper handling of monies and legal instruments.

Managers/Supervisors are required to develop an orientation program that, is conducted as soon
as is practicable, and at a minimum, consists of the following components:
■ Introduction of the new employee to their administration, co-workers, and other staff as
required.
■ A five-day orientation program.
■ Assignment to an experienced employee in each functional area to provide guidance on
duties.
■ Introduction to the reference library, or use of the Sallyport Policy/Forms Intranet website,
with a listing of all relevant policies provided.
CSD staff should be knowledgeable of all policy applicable to Correctional Systems. The
manager/supervisor has a responsibility to ensure training is conducted.

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203. MANDATORY TRAINING
All CSD staff must complete all of the self-study training modules successfully within nine
months of appointment. The manager/supervisor will coordinate a schedule and provide on-duty
time for completing the modules. The modules are to be administered “open book.” They may
be taken in any order, but must be given in a controlled testing environment.
NAME OF MODULES
Mail Management
Detainers, Writs and IAD
Processing Inmates In-Out
Sentence Computation/Judgment and Commitment File
A minimum score of 75% must be achieved to pass each module. If a passing score is not
attained, the employee may retake the module one more time without additional study. If a
passing score is not attained on the second attempt, the manager/supervisor will prescribe
additional training and study.
Note: If the employee fails to receive a passing score after the second attempt, at least 30 days
must elapse between each subsequent attempt with additional training during this time.
When the employee completes all modules successfully, a copy must be forwarded to the
Employee Services Manager (ESM) for documentation and posting to the official training record.
Sixteen hours of training credit will be given for each completed module.
Additionally, all CSD staff must complete the Mail Room Officer’s and the Receiving and
Discharge Officer’s Self-Study Course and Survival Skills Guides within nine months of
appointment. This training will be completed during on-duty time.
Staff will be required to be Central Inmate Monitoring (CIM) certified in accordance with the
CIM Manual, and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certified.
Specific training requirements for the CSD are outlined in the Employee Development Manual.
Staff will not be nominated to attend specialty training until they have completed all of the CSD
self-study training modules.

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204. LOCAL CSD TRAINING
Each manager/supervisor has a responsibility to provide and monitor localized training for their
staff. In carrying out these responsibilities, each manager/supervisor will develop local training
materials to help staff perform their assigned duties. Upon request, the Correctional Programs
Division, Central Office, will provide training materials and assist in developing local training.
The manager/supervisor will maintain all training records. All training must be documented in
accordance with the Employee Development Manual.
205. INDIVIDUAL TRAINING PLANS
A large part of the manager/supervisor’s responsibility lies in staff development. To ensure staff
training needs are adequately met, each manager/supervisor is to evaluate the needs of their staff
in accordance with the Employee Development Manual.

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CHAPTER 3. CORRECTIONAL SYSTEMS POPULATION ACCOUNTABILITY
& FILE MANAGEMENT
301. DEFINITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Bureau maintains confinement-related documents on all inmates and detainees committed to
its authority.
The Records Office maintains the records of each inmate admitted to or discharged from the
institution.
The manager is the Custodian of Records and is responsible for file retrieval, transfer, retention,
disposal, certification, production, and disclosure.
302. POPULATION INDEX SYSTEM
The maintenance of an alphabetical index card system for all inmates processed into or out of the
institution is not required if a database system is used to document file retirement. The inactive
cards currently on file will be kept for archiving purposes. In the event a database system is
developed or used, the local Union will negotiate in accordance with the Master Agreement.
Upon commitment, index cards such as quarters’ cards, crew kit cards, Warden’s cards, etc., may
be produced in any format.
303. INMATE REMAND AND JUDGMENT & COMMITMENT (J&C) FILES
The CSD creates and maintains Inmate Remand and J&C files.
■ The Inmate Remand file (BP-676) is a drop-file folder that may be used for documents
pertaining to pretrial and holdover inmates.
■ The J&C file (BP-174) is a folder marked “Sensitive But Unclassified” which contains
documents relating to sentenced inmates.
Due to the sensitive nature of information contained within these files, the front of each file will
be stamped “Sensitive But Unclassified.” Disclosure of information contained in these files must
be in accordance with the Program Statement on Release of Information.
A copy of most documents contained in the J&C file are available in the central file, and
therefore, inmates requesting to review the J&C file will be referred to the unit team.

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CSD staff may allow inmates to review portions of the J&C file when discussing sentence
computations or detainer issues, unless documents are sealed by the court or otherwise nondisclosable.
If clarification of disclosable information is needed, CSD staff must contact their assigned legal
representative.
Inmates are to submit requests for additional access to information or copies of file materials
through regular Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) procedures.
Local instructions will be established at each institution to implement this procedure.
For security and safekeeping purposes, Inmate Remand, J&C, and holdover files will be stored
alphabetically in locked cabinets, secured file room, or filing systems when not in use. The file
cabinets are to be located in a central area for easy access.
J&C files of designated inmates will be physically accounted for quarterly (this procedure is also
recommended for Remand files). A SENTRY generated roster of the institution’s designated
inmate population will be used to verify each file. Once completed, the reviewing CSD staff
member will sign and date the roster. It is to be maintained for two years.
304. ORGANIZATION OF THE INMATE JUDGMENT & COMMITMENT (J&C)
FILE
Refer to Attachment A for the organization of the J&C file.
Each document within its same subset will be filed chronologically from bottom to top with the
most recent document on top.
The most recent sentence computation and good time action sheet, certified, dated, and audited,
will be maintained in the J&C file. Prior copies must be kept if they provide a history leading to
the most recent computation. History may include jail credit, modified parole eligibility dates,
violator computations, changes in sentence structure, or satisfied prior commitments.
All material relating to the original sentence computation and previous violator terms for which
the violator term was imposed, including the original fingerprint card, will be retained in the J&C
file. All other excess prior commitment documents will be forwarded to the unit team for review
and possible inclusion in the inmate central file.
305. PRODUCTION OF RECORDS IN COURT
Procedures governing the production of records in court may be found in 28 CFR 16.21 Subpart
B. Approval for production or disclosure is by the Attorney General or other appropriate
Department of Justice (DOJ) personnel.
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CSD staff who receive a subpoena, order, or other court demand to produce CSD records are
encouraged to seek advice from their assigned legal representative, local U.S. Attorney’s office,
and from the Regional Counsel or Office of General Counsel prior to processing.
Questions concerning disclosable information may be directed to their assigned legal
representative.
When it is known that records will be required for introduction into evidence, copies must be
prepared in advance to deliver to the court. Inmate files will not leave the custody of the person
subpoenaed to produce the records.
306. TRANSFER OF INMATE FILES
All requests for inmate files from Bureau facilities, will use a Bureau approved e-mail system.
Upon receiving a request for the permanent withdrawal of an inmate file, CSD staff will verify
the requesting person’s identity prior to fulfilling the request, unless the request is sent via e-mail
from another Bureau facility. Such requests will contain the requestor’s mailing address.
CSD staff will note on the back of the 3 x 5 inactive card, or in a database system, the requesting
facility, the date the file was mailed and the shipping tracking number.
Files sent between Bureau or contract facilities, or to CCM offices, must be sent by trackable
mail with signature confirmation. Local procedures should be established for receipt and
processing of trackable mail other than United States Postal Service deliveries.
For temporary withdrawal requests, other than through a Bureau approved e-mail system, the
following information will be documented in accordance with local procedures:
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How the request was made (telephonic, written, etc.).
Date.
Name of person contacted to verify requestor.
Name of CSD staff person conducting the verification.
Inmate’s name.
Register number.
Address where the file is being sent.
The certified mail number/tracking number.

Note: Institution staff are not authorized to provide actual files to anyone outside the Bureau.
If a request of this type is received, contact the assigned legal representative for direction.

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Requests for inmate files from a U.S. Attorney must be referred to the appropriate assigned legal
representative for determination.
If the assigned legal representative grants approval to mail a file to a U.S. Attorney, the file will
be sent via trackable mail with signature confirmation.
The U.S. Attorney will be notified that the file is not to be released to anyone, that they are
assuming full responsibility for its integrity and safekeeping, and they must return it to the
sending institution.
If the inmate whose file has been requested is serving a current Federal sentence, the unit team
will make a copy of the central file.
If the inmate is not serving a current Federal sentence, CSD staff will make a copy of the central
file.
Note: The assigned legal representative is not authorized to allow files or their contents to be
sent to anyone other than a designated U.S. Attorney. A photocopy or certified copy of the file
may be substituted for the original at the requesting U.S. Attorney’s discretion.
The manager/supervisor is responsible for establishing a follow-up system to track the return of
files sent to U.S. Attorneys. The follow-up system must list:
■ The name and register number of the file which was provided.
■ The date it was mailed.
■ The name and address of the U.S. Attorney requesting the file.
The signature confirmation is to be maintained in the follow-up file. The U.S. Attorney will be
contacted at three-month intervals to determine the file’s location and the expected date of return.
These contacts will be documented in the follow-up file.
Requests for release of partial records will be handled in accordance with the Program Statement
on Release of Information.
When a file request is received from the D.C. Attorney General, Unit Management staff will
prepare the D.C. Department of Corrections file for mailing and ensure all pertinent information
has been copied. The file will then be forwarded to the Records Office for mailing.
CSD staff will maintain a log for all files sent to the D.C. Attorney General, it will consist of the
following:
■ Inmate’s name.
■ Register Number.
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DCDC Number.
Date of request.
Date file was mailed.
Trackable Mail Number.
D.C. Attorney General’s staff (who requested file).
Mailing staff’s initials.

CSD staff will note on the back of the 3 x 5 active card, or in a database system, the name of the
requestor, agency, and date the file was mailed.
307. FILE RETENTION AND DISPOSAL DATES
Following an inmate’s release from the confinement portion of a sentence, all inmate records,
except the J&C file, are to be forwarded to the appropriate unit team for inclusion in the inmate
central file.
Once consolidated, the inmate central file will be sent to the Records Office no later than 30
calendar days from the date the inmate releases from the institution.
When the inmate central file is received, Correctional Systems staff will incorporate the J&C file.
The outside of the inmate central file will be marked with the year of expiration, including
supervision, and the disposal year of the file.
These files will be maintained at the institution until the year of expiration, including
supervision, at which time they will be sent to the Federal Records Center (FRC) for retention. If
space is limited at the institution, the manager/supervisor may request the FRC to accept files at
an earlier date.
File retention and disposal dates are located on the BOP Intranet on-line services system. For
special case files, the following information is provided:
■ Files for sentences that have been expired in their entirety, to include any period of
supervision, will not be combined with new sentence files.
■ Files of Witness Security inmates are to be forwarded to the Inmate Monitoring Section,
Central Office. Guidance and direction on handling these files should be obtained from the
Inmate Monitoring Section, Central Office.
■ Files for escaped inmates will be kept at the last designated institution until the inmate is
apprehended or death is validated.
■ The original DC file, which is maintained at the designated facility, will be archived with the
institution case file.

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Community Corrections Files
■ RRC-generated files resulting from institution transfers will be mailed with release paperwork,
terminal report, final computation, inmate referral form, medical forms, disciplinary forms,
and forms related to the Drug Abuse Program to the Records Office at the parent institution
within 21 working days following the inmate’s release. Upon receipt, the Records Office will
forward the RRC release file material to the unit team for inclusion in the central file. The
inmate central file will be forwarded to the Records Office within 30 calendar days of receipt
of the RRC documents. Any duplicate documents and reports, such as the Presentence
Report, should be shredded.
■ RRC-generated files resulting from direct court commitments will be maintained at the CCM
office until shipped to the FRC, at least once a year. (The retention period at the FRC is the
same as institution case files: Release date + supervision term + 30 years);
■ RRC-generated files resulting from condition of supervision placements and community
confinement cases will be mailed to the supervising USPO unless the Chief USPO indicates in
writing that the file is not required.
308. RETIREMENT OF FILES TO THE FEDERAL RECORDS CENTER (FRC)
Files shipped to a FRC must be filed alphabetically by year of expiration of supervision. If files
with different years of expiration are in the same box, the latest expiration date will be applied to
the entire box for disposal purposes.
A shipping schedule will be agreed upon between the institution and the appropriate FRC which
provides file retirement at least once a year.
Staff instructions for the retirement of files and records management guidance is located on the
BOP Intranet on-line services system which includes guidance on using FRC storage and record
retrieval services and associated systems.
Accession, location, and box container numbers will also be placed on the back of the
appropriate inmate’s card that is located in the Records Office permanent index card system or
database system.
309. FEDERAL RECORDS CENTER SERVICES
Inmate files may only be retrieved from FRCs by institution, DSCC, or CCM staff. Ordinarily,
the file is requested from the parent institution, who in turn, will retrieve it from the FRC.
Notification to the parent institution must be made if another institution retrieves the file from the
FRC which allows the parent institution to account for the file.

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A Reference Request – Federal Records Center (OF-11), is used to request or return files to the
FRC. (Requests may also be made via e-mail.) The file’s accession, location, NARA-BOP
Stratified Code and box number must be provided with the request. Files may be requested
telephonically when an immediate need exists. Additional guidance on FRC record retrieval
services is found on Sallyport’s Policy/Forms Intranet website.
Blanket permission has been given to the FBI and the U.S. Probation Office to review, on-site,
all files at the FRC. CSD staff will give the file’s accession, location, and box number to the
requestor, for this purpose. They may not remove any documents from the file.
Requests made under the terms of the FOIA and/or Privacy Act for material in stored files will be
responded to by the FRC upon the parent institution’s direction. An OF-11, or e-mail message, is
used for this type of request.
The FRC will also respond to requests for:
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Certified copies of J&C’s, sentence data records, and fingerprint cards.
Classification materials, Study and Observation and Progress Reports.
Other requested information that the institution determines is releasable.
Temporary or permanent use of a file to an authorized requestor.

310. CERTIFICATION OF RECORDS
Penitentiary Packets (Pen Packets). A state prosecuting attorney may request certified copies
of an inmate’s Federal conviction record as proof of prior convictions. CSD staff at the
institution having custody of the inmate’s central file will process a “pen packet” for this
purpose.
The “pen packet” includes the following:
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A copy of the photograph.
A copy of fingerprint card.
A copy of J&C (if not sealed).
A Certificate of Record (BP-A396).

The manager will sign as the Custodian of Records under the authority of 18 U.S.C. § 4004. CSD
staff are authorized to witness the manager’s signature.
If the inmate’s central file has been archived, CSD staff will request the file from the FRC,
process the “pen packet,” and then return the file.
Records are to be examined carefully for completeness prior to copying. For those jurisdictions
that require special seals or certifications, local procedures are to be established.

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311. GENERAL RECORDS SCHEDULES (GRS)
General Records Schedules are mandatory for disposal of Federal records. GRSs, combined with
disposal schedules of inmate files, provide disposal authority for the records that the Bureau
generates.
When a record shows a disposal of “Submit SF-258” in the GRS, the record will be fully
identified and brought to the attention of the DSCC Chief or Information Management Office,
Central Office. Central Office staff will complete the necessary SF-258 for submission to the
National Archives.
312. RETENTION OF CSD RECORDS OTHER THAN INMATE CENTRAL FILES
Refer to the Sallyport Policy/Forms Intranet website for retention periods of all CSD records and
files.

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CHAPTER 4. RECORDS OFFICE FUNCTIONS
401. INITIAL REVIEW OF DESIGNATION PACKET
Upon receipt of the designation packet, CSD staff will create a temporary file.
402. SENTENCE COMPUTATIONS
All sentence computation functions will be performed by the DSCC, except for the following:
■ The SCSS will generate a daily roster of computation changes and will notify the unit team.
■ A copy of the audited sentence computation will be sent to unit staff for inclusion in the
inmate central file and a copy will be sent to the inmate.
a. Load Data. A careful review of the Offense/Charge Remarks on the Inmate Load Data
must be conducted on every inmate upon designation with documents as noted in section 502.e
and h. The Inmate Load Data will reflect the docket number(s), the most serious offense(s), and
the total sentence length.
If any discrepancies are found, the remarks must be updated. (Refer to the Program Statement,
Security Designation and Custody Classification Manual for more information.)
b. Sentence and Commitment Documents. Documents not received at the DSCC will be
forwarded on to the DSCC and the unit team, i.e., NOAs, J&C modifications, court orders, state
judgments, Title 18 U.S.C § 3621(e) documentation (in accordance with policy), etc.
c. Verifying Court Orders. Except for the initial J&C, the authenticity of court orders (i.e.,
amended J&C’s not affecting sentence computations, state and Federal writs, etc.) must be
confirmed before the ordered action is taken. Court orders that impact sentence computations
must be verified by DSCC.
Any court order received through the U.S. Marshals Service need not be verified. Orders received
through any other method must be verified as follows:
■ Telephone the clerk of the court of issuance to verify the order and its exact language. If the
clerk is unavailable, telephone the Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) or USPO in the district of
issuance.
■ Verify the inmate’s committed name, docket number, and date of order. Note on the J&C the
date verified, name, title, and telephone number of the verifying person, and signature of the
CSD staff making the inquiry.
■ Ensure the order contains the court’s seal, the clerk’s signature, and the judge’s signature.
Some orders are received by facsimile machines with an electronic certification attached.
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■ Judicial orders and recommendations (not J&C orders) involving situations other than
sentencing, i.e., designations, furloughs, compassionate release, etc., must be reviewed by the
DSCC and forwarded to the appropriate Chief Executive Officer.
■ Bureau approved court electronic records systems may also be used to verify court orders; e.g.,
Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER), Jail and Commitment Corrections
Systems (JACCS), and Joint Automated Booking System (JABS).
If an order for immediate release is received, every effort will be made to release the inmate as
soon as possible.
d. Inmate Committed, Legal, and True Names. The name entered on the J&C is
considered the committed name to be used by the inmate, as well as the Bureau. SENTRY must
reflect the committed name, which may only be changed by an order from the Federal sentencing
court. Court orders will be filed in the J&C file in accordance with Attachment A of this Manual
and the DSCC will be notified accordingly.
Some orders/documents indicate “legal” names or “true” names in addition to the committed
names used in the criminal case. A SENTRY code for “legal” name has been established and the
SENTRY “legal” name field must be updated accordingly. A “true” name will be entered into
SENTRY as an alias.
Additionally, inmates may adopt name changes in accordance with religious affiliations or other
lawful means. It is the inmate’s responsibility to provide CSD staff with verifiable
documentation of the name change which will be entered by staff in the SENTRY “legal” name
field.
Names that are inflammatory and contrary to the institution’s security or orderly operation are not
acceptable.
When a religious name is questionable, consult with the institution Chaplain.
e. Fines, Costs, and Restitution. The manager/supervisor is responsible for coordinating
administrative procedures required of the Bureau to process the release of inmates with satisfied
or unsatisfied fines and/or costs. (For any fines and costs related to old law sentences, refer to
the Program Statement on Fines and Costs.)
Inmates wishing to satisfy fines, costs or restitution must contact unit staff.
CSD staff must verify with unit staff that inmates with fines agree in writing to establish a
payment schedule with the court prior to being released to a period of supervised release (Title 18
U.S.C. § 3624(e)). A copy of the agreement will be retained in the J&C file. An agreement to
adhere to a payment schedule is not required when the fine has already been paid prior to release.
A copy of the SENTRY PDIF transaction, filed in the J&C file, is acceptable proof of payment.
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Violators who had a financial obligation imposed on the original sentence will continue to have
the fine or restitution on the violator term unless there is documentation indicating that it has
been paid or the court has removed or waived it.
CSD staff will notify the U.S. Attorney in the sentencing district of any inmate released with a
fine that has not been paid in full. This notification will be on the Notice to U.S. Attorney of
Release of Inmate With Criminal Fine Judgment (BP-A384).
A “new law” inmate who refuses to set up a payment plan with the Probation Officer through his
or her unit team and does not have supervision to follow will be released from custody.
However, a “new law” inmate will not be released if there is supervision to follow and the inmate
refuses to agree to adhere to an installment payment schedule.
CSD must contact their assigned legal representative for consultation in these types of cases.
f. Legal Reference Material. Computing a sentence involves using compiled data to produce
a reasonable and logical interpretation of the sentencing court’s mandate.
The Records Office must have access to current editions of the following legal reference
material:
■ Federal Rules of Criminal Procedures, Title 18, Title 21 Chapter 13, Title 28 Chapter 175,
and Title 46 Chapter 38 (paperback, non-annotated – West Publishing).
■ Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (Government Printing Office).
■ Title 8, U.S.C. is recommended for Detention Centers and Jail Units with ICE and pretrial
detainees (annotated – West Publishing).
■ Title 22 and Title 24, D.C. Code are recommended for those facilities which house D.C.
Code violators.
■ All Program Statements and Operations Memoranda in the 1000 and 5000-7000 series that
pertain to the Correctional Systems Department procedures and functions will be accessible
to all department staff.
■ United States Sentencing Commission Guidelines Manual (Government Printing Office).
403. PROCESS OF HABEAS ACTIONS
Once the Administrative Remedy process has been exhausted, the inmate may file a petition for
relief with the Federal court. Usually, the court issues a show cause order requiring Bureau staff
to appear and present to the court the reason(s) why the relief should not be granted. In some
cases a declaration is required.

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It is critical for the manager/supervisor to work closely with their assigned legal representative
and the U.S. Attorney to ensure responses are prepared appropriately and filed by the deadline(s)
set by the court.
The manager/supervisor is often called upon to represent the institution in court proceedings to
testify in support of sentence computations, commitment authority, or chain of custody.
As a witness, the manager/supervisor must be thoroughly prepared on every detail of the case in
which testimony is expected. Meetings with the AUSA prior to giving testimony are encouraged.
404. CONTRACT PRISONERS
Contract prisoners are those inmates who are committed to Bureau institutions for other than
violations of the U.S. Code.
When an inmate is returned to permanent state custody, the last institution of confinement will
terminate the state billing assignment and release the prisoner via “STATE PRIS.”

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CHAPTER 5. DSCC FUNCTIONS
501. INITIAL REVIEW OF DESIGNATION PACKET
DSCC staff must thoroughly review all sentencing and designation material. The review
includes, but is not limited to, jail credit, over-served time, separatee, medical, PSI, and J&C
information.
502. SENTENCE COMPUTATIONS AND AUDITS
The DSCC is to ensure that a SENTRY Monitoring Update Judgment/Warrant transaction is
performed on all designated inmates within 48 hours of receipt of the complete packet (excluding
weekends and holidays).
An inmate’s sentence must be computed and audited immediately if the inmate is within 30 days
of the statutory release date and within five working days if the inmate is within six months or
less of the statutory release date. For terms in excess of six months from the statutory release
date, the sentence must be computed and audited within 30 calendar days.
The Chief, DSCC, will determine the assignment of auditing sentence computations by relying
on staff experience and training.
SENTRY will automatically capture the electronic ID of staff computing sentences at initial
computation or subsequent updates. The final auditor will certify the computation in SENTRY.
DSCC staff will monitor and update Good Time Data on a daily basis. Any documentation to
support the changes in the Good Time Data sheet will be forwarded (i.e., facsimile,
electronically) by the approving official to the DSCC and unit team.
Note: All military and Coast Guard sentence computations will be provided by the Records
Office, U.S. Army Disciplinary Barracks, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
The Bureau must accept the sentence computation as provided by military authorities and refer
suspected errors, or challenges to the sentence computation, to the U.S. Army Disciplinary
Barracks, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
For military parole violators, the sentence will be computed as if it were a U.S. Code sentence.
(Refer to the Administration of Sentences for Military and Coast Guard Inmates Program
Statement for more information)
a. Load Data. A careful review of the Offense/Charge Remarks on the Inmate Load Data must
be conducted on every inmate upon designation with documents as noted in section 502.e and h.
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The Inmate Load Data will reflect the docket number(s), the most serious offense(s), and the total
sentence length.
If any discrepancies are found, the remarks must be updated. (Refer to the Program Statement,
Security Designation and Custody Classification Manual for more information.)
b. Violators. When applicable, the DSCC will ensure all necessary files are requested and
received (see Section 309). A SENTRY Sentence Monitoring Independent Sentence
Computation will be done on all types of parole and mandatory release violators upon receipt of
pertinent documents.
The Independent Sentence Computation must include credit for all street time, with the exception
of D.C. Code offenders, in order to project the inmate’s Tentative Release Date (TRD) which
will be entered on to the Security Designation Load Data.
If the results show an imminent or overdue release date, the U.S. Parole Commission (USPC) is
to be notified and a copy of the Independent Sentence Computation documented and filed.
The Independent Sentence Computation will then be included in the inmate’s designation packet,
provided he/she is not an immediate release.
DSCC staff will calculate the violator term within five working days from the date the Notice of
Action (NOA) is received from the USPC.
When auditing violator terms, an audit of the original and any related violator computations must
be performed.
Note: For Supervised Release Violators, a thorough review of all sentencing material must be
conducted to include over-served time, jail credit, etc.
c. J&C Order. Prior to calculating an inmate’s sentence, DSCC staff will carefully analyze
the J&C to ensure it is in accordance with applicable statutes, case law, and the U.S. Sentencing
Guidelines.
Each J&C must be examined carefully to ensure that it is a bonafide legal document that has been
issued by the appropriate court.
In some cases, a court will enter an order that is contrary to the Bureau’s statutory interpretation.
If the order involves the awarding of jail credit, DSCC staff must perform an Independent
Sentence Computation based on the J&C and one based upon Bureau’s statutory interpretation.
Supervisory staff will be consulted for guidance.

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Certain cases do not coincide with those covered by policy, nor with previous legal precedent the
Bureau has accepted. If a case has national implications, it will be referred to the DSCC
attorney.
Note: 5G1.3 is not an application of jail credit. Refer to the sentence computation manuals for
more information on 5G1.3.
If the order does not involve the awarding of jail credit, the Bureau must calculate the sentence
based on the court order and then write a letter to the prosecuting AUSA, with a courtesy copy to
the U.S. Probation Officer (USPO), seeking clarification from the court.
The DSCC will prepare a letter, for the Chief’s signature, and it must:
■ Include the inmate’s committed name, register number, docket number, and other pertinent
information relating to the case.
■ Convey to the AUSA that the Bureau is seeking assistance to clarify the Court’s order.
A copy of the letter will be forwarded to the DSCC Attorney for comment prior to submission to
the AUSA. A copy will also be placed in the J&C file for documentation.
Note: A court may make a recommendation on the J&C. If a recommendation is made and not
followed, refer to Program Statement on Responses to Judicial Recommendations and U.S.
Attorney Reports.
d. Verifying Court Orders. Except for the initial J&C, the authenticity of court orders (i.e.,
amended J&C’s, state and Federal writs, etc.) must be confirmed before the ordered action is
taken.
Any court order received through the U.S. Marshals Service need not be verified. Orders received
through any other method must be verified as follows:
■ Telephone the clerk of the court of issuance to verify the order and its exact language. If the
clerk is unavailable, telephone the AUSA or USPO in the district of issuance.
■ Verify the inmate’s committed name, docket number, and date of order. Note on the J&C the
date verified, name, title, and telephone number of the verifying person, and signature of the
DSCC staff making the inquiry.
■ Ensure the order contains the court’s seal, the clerk’s signature, and the judge’s signature.
Some orders are received by facsimile machines with an electronic certification attached.

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■ Judicial orders and recommendations (not J&C orders) involving situations other than
sentencing, i.e., designations, furloughs, compassionate release, etc., must be reviewed by the
DSCC and forwarded to the appropriate Chief Executive Officer.
■ Bureau-approved court electronic records systems may also be used to verify court orders;
e.g., Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER), Jail and Commitment Corrections
Systems (JACCS), and Joint Automated Booking System (JABS).
If an order for an immediate release is received, every effort will be made to release the inmate as
soon as possible.
e. Inmate Committed, Legal, and True Names. The name entered on the J&C is
considered the committed name to be used by the inmate, as well as the Bureau. SENTRY must
reflect the committed name, which may only be changed by an order from the Federal sentencing
court. Court orders will be filed in the J&C file in accordance with Attachment A of this Manual
and the designated Records Office will be notified accordingly.
A file review will be conducted on inmates with multiple judgments. Based on the review, a
committed name will be selected.
■ Inmates who are committed on a new judgment, and have a pending violation, will have their
committed name reflect the name used on the new judgment.
■ Inmates who are committed as violators will retain the name used on their original
commitment.
■ Inmates who are committed to serve a violator term, and at the same time committed on
additional judgments (whether agreeable or not), will be admitted with the name used on the
original commitment (prior to violation).
■ In complex situations, or if further clarification is required, contact a DSCC supervisor.
Some J&C’s indicate “legal” names or “true” names in addition to the committed names used in
the criminal case. A SENTRY code for “legal” name has been established and the SENTRY
“legal” name field must be updated to include any “legal” names the sentencing court provided.
A “true” name will be entered into SENTRY as an alias.
f. Fines, Costs, and Restitution. It is the DSCC’s responsibility to indicate on the SENTRY
Sentence Monitoring Computation Data the existence of fines, costs or restitution penalties.
If there is no documentation, DSCC staff will load the original fine or restitution in SENTRY
when computing the sentence for the violator term.
g. Assessments. The court, under 18 U.S.C. § 3013, is required to impose a monetary
assessment on convicted defendants based on the offense classification. Offenses are classified
in 18 U.S.C. § 3559.

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It is the DSCC’s responsibility to indicate on the SENTRY Sentence Monitoring Computation
Data the existence of assessments.
h. Source Documents and Legal Reference Material. Designation and sentence
computation involves using compiled data to produce a reasonable and logical interpretation of
the sentencing court’s mandate.
Designation source documents are identified in the Security Designation and Custody
Classification Manual.
The compiled data for calculating a sentence comes from source documents which will be
reviewed in the following order and include, but are not limited to: Court Orders, J&C’s,
Statement of Reasons, Individual Custody and Detention Reports (USM-129) for each
geographical area the inmate was in custody, correspondence relating to the sentence, jail credit,
fines, Pre-sentence Investigation Reports (PSIs), USPC Notice of Actions (NOAs), Notices of
Escaped Federal Prisoner, Unescorted Transfer and Commitment Cards, and SENTRY sentence
data.
In addition to source documents, the DSCC must have access to current editions of the following
legal reference material:
■ Federal Rules of Criminal Procedures, Title 18, Title 21 Chapter 13, Title 28 Chapter 175,
and Title 46 Chapter 38 (paperback, non-annotated West Publishing).
■ Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (Government Printing Office).
■ Title 8, U.S.C. for ICE and pretrial detainees (annotated – West Publishing).
■ Title 22 and Title 24, D.C. Code.
■ All Program Statements and Operations Memoranda in the 1000 and 5000-7000 series that
pertain to the DSCC procedures and functions will be accessible to all department staff.
■ United States Sentencing Commission Guidelines Manual (Government Printing Office).
503. CONTRACT PRISONERS
Contract prisoners are those inmates who are committed to Bureau institutions for other than
violations of the U.S. Code.
The DSCC Designator creates a billing assignment when a Bureau institution is designated for
D.C., state, or territorial inmates. For previously billable inmates, the Designator will remove the
assignment if it no longer applies and was not removed at the time of release. (All D.C. inmates
will have the billing assignment of NBL DC.) Billing disputes concerning any contract prisoner
will be referred to the DSCC.

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CHAPTER 6. DETAINERS, INTERSTATE AGREEMENT ON DETAINERS,
FOREIGN DETAINERS AND WRITS
601. INTRODUCTION
The Interstate Agreement on Detainers Act (IADA) allows the disposal of detainers lodged
against inmates by jurisdictions in states that are party to the agreement.
Either an inmate or a state may initiate proceedings for this purpose.
Under the IADA, a jurisdiction having an untried indictment, information, or complaint lodged
as a detainer may secure temporary custody of the inmate for trial.
602. DEFINITIONS
a. Detainer. A formal request from a Federal, state, or local jurisdiction for an inmate’s
custody upon completion of a term of imprisonment. This definition includes requests for
criminal and non-criminal charges (e.g., material witnesses, deportation, probation/parole
violator warrants, child support, etc.).
b. Interstate Agreement on Detainers Act (IADA). A statutory provision authorizing
“party states” to enter an agreement, for the disposition of “untried” charges, indictments,
informations, or complaints which form the basis of a detainer.
The agreement applies to all detainers based on pending charges lodged against an inmate by a
“party state” no matter when the detainer was lodged.
The IADA does not apply to probation/parole violators (see Carchman v. Nash, 473 U.S. 716,
105 S.Ct. 340, 87 L.Ed.2d 516 (1985)).
c. Charge. Any untried indictment, information, or complaint.
d. Notify. A formal request from a Federal, state, or local jurisdiction for notification before an
inmate's release from a term of imprisonment.
e. Party State. The United States of America, the District of Columbia, and any U.S. state or
territory that has codified the IADA into its statutes. The states of Louisiana, Mississippi, the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the territories or possessions have not joined the IADA to
date. (Refer to Appendix II, Title 18 U.S. Code.)

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603. DETAINER ACTIONS
a. Correctional Systems Department Review. CSD staff must review the FBI RAP sheet
and the PSI to learn the existence of any possible pending charges or sentences.
When possible, pending charges or sentences are indicated, CSD staff will initiate an inquiry by
sending a Detainer Action Letter (BP-A394) (DAL) to the appropriate officials, usually the
Sheriff or Prosecuting Attorney.
The manager or designee must sign the DAL. All DAL requests should include a business reply
envelope.
Note: FBI Rap Sheets are requested when an inmate arrives at his/her initial designation.
Additional information may be obtained by submitting an NCIC request.
If no response was received, a second and final DAL will be sent within one year of release.
Local procedures must be established to ensure the second DAL is sent in a timely manner for all
unanswered detainer inquiries. A copy will be placed in the J&C file. Copies will also be
forwarded to the appropriate unit staff for inclusion in the inmate central file and a copy to the
inmate.
b. Lodging Requirements (Detainers). For a state or local authority to lodge a detainer
against an inmate in Bureau custody, including Bureau-contracted private-sector secure
corrections facilities, the requesting authority must provide a copy of the warrant/abstract along
with a cover letter requesting placement of a detainer in its favor.
SENTRY will be used to lodge the detainer and a DAL will be used to acknowledge the lodging
of the detainer.
Ordinarily, the warrant/abstract will be certified, however, if the requesting authority does not
certify the document, CSD staff must verify its authenticity with the requesting authority via
telephone and document the verification on the warrant/abstract.
If the warrant/abstract is received without a letter requesting placement as a detainer, staff must
return the document(s) to the issuing agency with instructions to forward a certified copy of the
warrant/abstract along with a cover letter. CSD staff will use the DAL for this purpose.
Federal authorities are not required to provide certified copies of the warrant/abstract to lodge a
detainer in their favor. The nature of the Federal detainer, however, must be clear on the
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When a Federal detainer is filed, CSD staff will advise the inmate of the inmate’s right to a
speedy trial under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. § 3161. (These same procedures apply for D.C.
Code offenders.)
If at any time thereafter the inmate informs the custodian that they demand a trial, such person
will promptly notify the U.S. Attorney or AUSA who filed the detainer. Forms used for
notifying inmates of the filing of the Federal detainer based on untried charges are usually sent
with the USMS detainer request. If not, notify the requesting USMS.
c. Lodging Procedures for Notifications. When a formal request is received from a Federal,
state, or local jurisdiction requesting notification of an inmate’s release, a DAL will be used to
acknowledge the lodging of the notify.
d. SENTRY Update. When a detainer or request for notification is received, CSD staff will
update the inmate’s current detainer/notify status (Sentence Monitoring, Update Detainer/Update
Notify screen) in SENTRY.
CSD staff will update, in a timely manner, the inmate’s current detainer/notify status each time a
detainer or notification is filed, removed, or changed.
e. Removal of Detainers or Notifications. CSD staff must verify any correspondence
requesting a detainer or notification removal. The name of the person contacted, title, telephone
number, date, and signature of CSD staff verifying this information must be clearly marked on
the correspondence requesting the removal of the detainer or notification. A DAL will be sent to
the agency notifying them that their detainer or notification has been removed per their request.
604. U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE (USMS) AND IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS
ENFORCEMENT (ICE) DETAINERS
Warrants are not required when the USMS or ICE files a Federal detainer. Ordinarily, the USMS
will use their detainer request (Forms M-16A-D or M-17) and ICE will use their Immigration
Detainer form.
CSD staff are encouraged to establish procedures with the local ICE office in order to streamline
receipt and verification of an immigration detainer. A DAL may be used for this purpose,
however, if local procedures are established, appropriate distribution of the lodged detainer must
be followed within the institution.
605. U.S. PAROLE COMMISSION (USPC) WARRANTS
If a USPC warrant has been filed as a detainer, a copy of the DAL and a complete copy of the
USPC warrant, to include the warrant application and subsequent NOA(s), will be forwarded to
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the DSCC and unit team for inclusion in the inmate central file. Upon executing the warrant for
the parole violation, the detainer will be removed from SENTRY, copies will be forwarded to the
USPC, unit team, and the DSCC. Questions concerning NOA(s) should be directed to the
DSCC.
606. PRE-RELEASE NOTIFICATION
No later than 90 calendar days before the inmate’s release, CS staff will notify the agency that
placed a detainer or notification, usually via a DAL or letter, of the inmate’s projected release
date. The authority that filed a detainer must notify the institution of its intent to take custody of
the inmate. It is the responsibility of the agency placing the detainer to arrange with local law
enforcement authorities when the need for an extradition hearing arises.
If the requesting authority indicates in writing it will not take custody of the inmate, a DAL will
be completed and forwarded, the detainer will be removed, the warrant will be returned, and
the institution may continue with release planning.
The unit team will be notified of the removal of all detainers via DAL. If the detainer is removed
within one month of release, the unit team will be notified of the action without delay (ordinarily
within the same business day).
If the filing authority has indicated it will take custody, but on the day of scheduled release
chooses not to, it is requested that the filing authority provide written documentation of its intent.
(A faxed copy is adequate, however, CS staff must verify the document and file it in the J&C
file.)
If the filing authority cannot provide written documentation, telephonic verification will be
accepted and documented accordingly. In either case, the inmate will be released to the
community provided no other detainer has been lodged against the inmate.
If multiple detainers have been filed, with the exception of federal detainers, custody will be
offered first to the earliest lodged detainer. All jurisdictions that have lodged detainers are to be
notified of the detaining authority taking custody at release to allow those jurisdictions to re-file
their detainer(s) with the agency taking custody of the inmate.
Federal detainers will take priority over non-Federal detainers.
Immigration Detainers
The following language refers to ALL ICE detainers.
If an inmate has a federal detainer and an immigration detainers on file, custody will be
given to the federal law enforcement agency first. If an inmate has an immigration
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detainer and a non-federal detainer on file, ICE will be offered custody first.
CS staff will notify ICE of all inmates who have an immigration detainer at least ninety
(90) days prior to the inmate’s projected release date, or as soon as staff becomes aware of
the detainer. CS staff will send a DAL, release notifications, copies of all federal and nonfederal detainers, and pertinent information to the ICE Pacific Response Center (PERC),
via email, at the following email address: bopreleases@ice.dhs.gov.
At the time of notification, ICE will be provided with the inmate's medical and mental
health care level. For inmates identified as Medical Health Care Level 3 or 4, and/or
Mental Health Care Level 3 or 4, a Health Services Exit Summary and/or a Psychology
Services Mental Health Transfer Summary will be provided in an encrypted electronic
copy to the above-mentioned email address. These summaries will include, at a minimum,
a list of medications, any required medical and nursing care and/or treatment, medical
equipment requirements, ability to conduct activities of daily living, and plan of care. The
CMC or SCSS will ensure this information and these documents are submitted to ICE.
Upon request, CS staff will provide ICE's medical staff at the ICE Enforcement and
Removal Operations (ERO) field office with an encrypted electronic copy of the inmate’s
medical record, including the most recent lab work and diagnostic tests (e.g., x-rays, MRI,
CT scan) for any current health problems. The encrypted electronic copy should be sent to
the ICE ERO field office requesting the information.
ICE will notify CS staff 60 days prior to the PRD, or as soon as possible, of its decision to
assume or decline custody of the inmate. If ICE declines custody, CS staff may transfer
custody of the inmate to the law enforcement agency who lodged a detainer, or release the
inmate if no other detainer is on file. If ICE declines to accept custody, the responsible ICE
ERO field office must cancel the detainer by checking the appropriate box on the
applicable detainer and notify CS staff. Once CS staff receives this notification, a DAL
must be completed and sent to ICE in order to remove the immigration detainer.

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607. PAROLE TO A DETAINER
When an inmate is granted parole to a detainer, all appropriate staff must refer to the conditions
cited on the NOA to ensure compliance. When situations arise that are unclear, CSD staff must
contact the USPC for further direction.
608. EXTRADITION
An inmate’s extradition from one state to another will be the sole responsibility of the state in
which the inmate is being housed. The exception exists when an inmate files for disposition of
charges under the provisions of Article III of the IADA.
Under Article III, the inmate waives extradition rights only for those charges for which he is
being removed and may be turned over directly to the agency that placed the detainer.
Note: Extradition hearings are not required in some states. Refer to Chapter 9 of this manual
for the list of states not requiring extradition hearings.
CSD staff must contact the Attorney General’s office in both the state the inmate is housed and
the state that lodged the detainer, after consultation with the assigned legal representative, if the
inmate is due for release and meets the following criteria:
■ A detainer is on file for an outstanding charge or conviction.
■ The inmate has not waived extradition.
■ The local Sheriff refuses to take custody of the inmate.
It must be made clear to the Attorney General’s office that the Bureau is obligated by statute to
release the inmate at the expiration of the sentence and cannot violate any state extradition law
by releasing the inmate directly to the state requesting custody.
609. INMATE NOTIFICATION AND RESPONSE
The IADA applies to Federal and state inmates who have entered upon a term of imprisonment in
an institution designated for service of the sentence. Resolution of any untried charges may be
obtained through provisions of the Act. The portions of the Act related to inmates confined in
Federal institutions are incorporated as follows:
a. Availability. The IADA is not available for the inmate or the prosecutor until the inmate
arrives at the designated institution for service of the sentence. Before reaching the designated
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prosequendum. (Refer to the Program Statement on Transfer of Inmates to State Agents for
Production on State Writs for more information.)
b. Notification. Article III(c) requires the Bureau to inform the inmate of the source and
content of any detainer lodged. CSD staff will notify the inmate by completing the IAD – Notice
of Untried Indictment form (BP-A235). The inmate will sign the form acknowledging the
detainer has been lodged and that he/she was advised of inmate’s rights under the IADA. This
form will then be forwarded to the Warden, or designee, for signature. Upon return of the signed
form, the original will be forwarded to the inmate.
c. Inmate Appearance in Court. An inmate may appear in state court to dispose of pending
charges under Article III of the IADA. If a situation occurs that precludes an inmate’s release
under this provision (i.e., medical condition, other pending court actions, security concerns, etc.)
the assigned legal representative and the requesting agency will be consulted to discuss and
resolve any conflicts.
610. INMATE REQUEST FOR FINAL DISPOSITION
Article III (d) provides that once an inmate has been notified of any detainer, and the inmate has
arrived at the designated institution, the inmate may request final disposition of the charges for
which the detainer is based. By doing so, the inmate waives the right to contest extradition for
any charges that form the basis of the request, either during or after completion of the Federal
sentence. Extradition procedures will apply separately to charges unrelated to the IADA charges.
a. Waiver of Extradition. A Waiver of Extradition means that the receiving state may take
custody of the inmate directly from the institution for those charges that the IADA is based upon.
This is regardless of whether the state in which the institution is located requires that the inmate
be released to its jurisdiction to satisfy the extradition rules for its state.
b. Appointment of Counsel. The inmate initiates final disposition of pending charges by
completing the IAD – Place of Imprisonment form (BP-A236). It is important that the inmate
show on the BP-A236 his or her designated counsel or request the court to appoint counsel for
representation. If the inmate needs assistance to complete the form, institution staff must assist.
c. Disposition of Charges. Once an inmate requests disposition of charges, CSD staff will
prepare the IAD – Certificate of Inmate Status form (BP-A238) and the IAD – Offer to Deliver
Temporary Custody form (BP-A239).
Note: In the body of the BP-A239, first and second paragraph, there are two types of requests
listed, inmate request and prosecutor request. CSD staff must ensure that clarification is made as
to the appropriate request.

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d. Required Paperwork – Distribution. CSD staff will prepare a Prosecutor’s Notification
letter (see sample – Attachment B) and mail it along with the inmate’s request for final
disposition of charges to the prosecuting official. This letter addresses the prosecutor’s
requirement to send the Bureau the following completed forms:
■ IAD Form VI – Evidence of Agents’ Authority (BP-A564).
■ IAD Form VII – Prosecutor's Acceptance of Temporary Custody (BP-A566).
■ IAD/State Writ – Prosecutor’s Certification (BP-A565). (A blank copy must be included in
the IADA packet sent to the prosecutor.)
The Prosecutor’s Notification letter must also address any security requirements the Bureau
deems necessary.
Note: The above forms (BP-A564, BP-A565, BP-A566) are Bureau forms. If the requesting
prosecuting official does not have the equivalent of these forms, the Bureau will supply them.
e. Notification to the Receiving State. CSD staff must notify the following of the inmate’s
request:
■ Clerk of the Court, via Certified Mail, Return Receipt.
■ Prosecuting Officer, via Certified Mail, Return Receipt.
■ IADA Compact Administrator, via First-Class Mail.
Copies of the forms, including the BP-A235, along with the cover letter, are to be forwarded as
follows:
■ Clerk of the Court: a copy of the cover letter and copies of the forms.
■ Prosecuting Officer: the original cover letter and copies of the forms.
■ IADA Compact Administrator: a copy of the cover letter and the original forms.
In addition, a copy of the letter and all forms are to be placed in the J&C file, inmate central file,
and a copy will be forwarded to the inmate.
f. Additional IADA Notifications. CSD staff will also mail, via First-Class Mail, a copy of
the IADA packet to any other prosecutor and Clerk of the Court who has lodged a detainer from
the state in which the inmate's request for final disposition is being sent.
The prosecuting officials must be notified by an accompanying letter (see sample, Attachment C)
that all such indictments, informations, or complaints, as listed on form BP-A239, must be
disposed of according to the provisions of Article III of the Agreement.

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g. Return Receipts. The return receipts will be placed in the J&C file and attached to copies
of the appropriate IAD forms. CSD staff must set up a retrieval system for tracking the twoweek follow-up date. In the event the return receipt is not received, CSD staff may visit the U.S.
Postal Service public website to obtain delivery date confirmation.
h. Notification Follow-Up. CSD staff will determine, two weeks after mailing, whether the
IAD packet has arrived at the proper destinations and the institution has received the return
receipts.
If CSD staff have not received a reply to the inmate’s request for disposition within 90 days, or to
any letters of notification sent to other jurisdictions in the state, CSD staff will send a letter to the
prosecutor and the IADA Compact Administrator in the receiving state to learn the state’s intent
for assuming temporary custody (see sample, Attachment D).
i. 180-Day Period. If the inmate has not been brought to trial within 180 days from the date
prosecuting officials received the IAD packet, CSD staff will correspond with the prosecutor (see
sample, Attachment E) calling attention to the lapse of the 180-day period.
Only the state may authorize the removal of its detainer.
The inmate must address any request regarding a possible violation of the IADA to the
appropriate state court.
611. PROSECUTOR REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY CUSTODY
Article IV gives the prosecutor an opportunity to request temporary custody of an individual. The
purpose is to resolve the untried charges which form the basis of the associated detainer.
Ordinarily, a prosecutor’s request is received as an IAD Form V, Request for Temporary Custody
(BP-A568).
Sometimes, a state writ of habeas corpus ad prosequendum is issued. When this occurs, and a
detainer has been lodged, the state writ will be treated the same as the IAD Form V.
Note: If a detainer is on file for one jurisdiction and another jurisdiction within the same “party
state” files a state writ, the state writ will be treated as an Article IV IAD request and the inmate
must go out “IAD” on all.
a. 30-Day Period. Under the provisions of Article IV(a) the Warden has up to 30 days to
approve or disapprove the state's request for temporary custody. During this time, the inmate
may petition the Warden to disapprove the state’s request for temporary custody. The inmate
will sign a waiver, either requesting or waiving the 30-day period (See sample, Attachment F).
The Warden is not obligated to grant the inmate's request and may use some or all of the 30-day
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period to decide whether to grant the state's request for temporary custody. The 30-day period
begins on the date the prosecutor's request is received at the institution.
Anytime before the date the state accepts the inmate’s custody, the inmate may request final
disposition of charges under the provisions of Article III. If this occurs, follow procedures
outlined in section 510, Inmate Request for Final Disposition.
b. Required Paperwork – Distribution. After receiving the IAD request from the
prosecutor, CSD staff will prepare the following:
■ IAD – Certificate of Inmate Status (BP-A238).
■ IAD – Offer to Deliver Temporary Custody (BP-A239).
■ IAD/State Writ – Prosecutor’s Certification (BP-A565). (A blank copy must be included in
the IADA packet sent to the prosecutor.)
Note: In the body of the BP-A239, first and second paragraph, there are two types of requests
listed, inmate and prosecutor. CSD staff must ensure that clarification is made as to the
appropriate request.
These forms will be forwarded, with the Prosecutor’s Request for Temporary Custody letter (see
sample, Attachment G), to the prosecutor requesting custody.
The letter must state that the offer to deliver temporary custody is contingent upon receiving a
properly executed copy of the IAD Form VI (BP-A564) and the completed IAD/State Writ –
Prosecutor’s Certification (BP-A565).
Note: The above forms (BP-A564 and BP-A565) are Bureau forms. If the requesting
prosecuting official does not have the equivalent of these forms, the Bureau will supply them.
c. Notification to the Receiving State. CSD staff must send copies of all forms, including the
BP-A235 and the cover letter to:
■ Clerk of the Court, via Certified Mail, Return Receipt.
■ Prosecuting Officer, via Certified Mail, Return Receipt.
■ IADA Compact Administrator, via First Class Mail.
Distribution is as follows:
■ Clerk of the Court: a copy of the cover letter and copies of the forms.
■ Prosecuting Officer: the original cover letter and copies of the forms.
■ IADA Compact Administrator: a copy of the cover letter and the original forms.

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Copies of the forms and cover letter will be placed in the J&C file, inmate central file, and a
complete copy will be forwarded to the inmate.
d. Additional IADA Notifications. CSD staff must send copies of the BP-A235, BP-A238,
BP-A239, BP-A565, and a cover letter to any other prosecutor and Clerk of the Court who has
lodged a detainer within the same state that requested temporary custody.
Copies are also to be mailed to the IADA Compact Administrator. All forms will be sent via
First Class Mail.
Copies will also be placed in the J&C file, inmate central file, and a complete copy will be
forwarded to the inmate.
612. CHALLENGES TO AN INMATE’S IADA RIGHTS
If an inmate says that his or her rights have been violated under the IAD, the inmate will be
advised to contact the state authorities or his or her attorney.
The Bureau does not decide the validity of the detainer or violation of any IAD provision.
All detainers will remain in full force and effect, unless and until the charges from the “receiving
state” are dismissed and/or the receiving state authorizes, in writing, the removal of the detainer.
a. Return of Inmate Before Completion of Proceedings. If the inmate is returned to the
Bureau before completion of all state court proceedings, the detainer will remain on file. The
Bureau will honor the “receiving state’s” request for temporary custody if they should request to
assume custody again under the IAD.
The original IAD paperwork suffices to return the inmate to the “receiving state” if the agents
assuming custody are the same.
Requirements applicable to the initial temporary transfer of custody will still apply.
b. Re-filing of Charges. If an inmate files for disposition of charges and the state drops the
detainer that forms the basis for the inmate’s request, the detainer will be returned to the
originating agency, making the inmate’s IAD request moot.
Once the detainer is removed, all documentation, except the letter requesting removal of the
detainer and the IAD – Place of Imprisonment form (BP-A236), will be disposed of.
If the same agency wishes to re-file the same charges later, it may do so, and the detainer request
will be honored and the inmate may again request disposition of the charges under the IAD.
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c. State Writ Request – No Detainer on File. If the state wishes to issue a writ to request
temporary custody and does not file a detainer, the inmate may be released via state writ.
Note: Refer to the Note in section 611, Prosecutor Request for Temporary Custody. For
more information on state writs, refer to the Program Statement, Transfer of Inmates to State
Agents for Production on State Writs.
613. BEFORE TEMPORARY RELEASE TO IAD
CSD staff will present and explain the IAD/State Writ – Acknowledgment (BP-A567) to the
inmate prior to release under either Article III or Article IV of the IAD.
If the inmate is improperly released to the community by local authorities or improperly
transferred to any non-Federal facility or agency while under the IAD process, this form requires
the inmate to call the person designated on the BP-A567 (collect or through any other
communication systems available) immediately, upon the release or transfer.
CSD staff must have the inmate sign the BP-A567 before release to state agents under the IAD. If
the inmate refuses to sign the Acknowledgment, staff must advise the inmate of the form's
contents and document the refusal to sign.
The Warden designates the contact person to be listed on the BP-A567.
A copy of the form is given to the inmate prior to being released under the IAD.
CSD staff must provide a copy of the BP-A567 to the Control Center and the Operations
Lieutenant. This form provides the basis for accepting an inmate's collect call.
If the inmate is improperly released to the community, the contact person will instruct the inmate
to surrender to the nearest U.S. Marshals Office.
614. FEDERAL INMATES HOUSED IN NON-FEDERAL FACILITIES
Federal inmates housed in non-Federal facilities, i.e., state concurrency cases and long term
boarders, may request disposition of “untried” indictments, informations, or complaints pursuant
to Article III of the IAD, provided those charges are lodged as detainers with the authorities who
are housing the inmate. Staff at the non-Federal facility are responsible for processing the IAD
paperwork.
All policies governing the state in which the inmate is housed will be followed regarding the
Federal inmate. Similarly, the prosecuting officer can request a Federal boarder’s temporary
custody under Article IV of the IADA provided a detainer is on file and the charges which form
the basis for the detainer are otherwise processed under the Agreement.
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When Bureau staff receive a detainer, the original detainer and any other correspondence
concerning the detainer will be forwarded to the state facility housing the inmate. When
applicable, the CCM is to maintain a copy of the detainer paperwork in the J&C file.
When the IADA’s provisions arise for Federal inmates boarded in the states of Mississippi,
Louisiana, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or other non-members of the IAD, the CCM will
contact the appropriate Regional Counsel for further instruction.
615. STATE BOARDERS HOUSED IN BUREAU CUSTODY
All requests for disposition of charges by the inmate, or a prosecutor’s request for temporary
custody of an inmate placed as a State Boarder in a Federal facility, will be processed in the same
manner as if the State Boarder was a Federal inmate.
616. FOREIGN DETAINERS
If information indicates an inmate may be wanted in a foreign country (i.e., foreign criminal
charges, escape from a foreign prison, etc.), CSD staff will make a written request to the
Correctional Programs Branch, Central Office, to investigate possible pending foreign charges.
The request must include the source document that is the basis of the inquiry.
Once received, Correctional Programs staff will review and forward the request to the Office of
International Affairs. Follow-up procedures and time frames will be the same as for domestic
DALs.
If the inmate is wanted in a foreign country, the foreign country files a request for extradition
with the Office of International Affairs who then contacts the International Coordinator at the
appropriate U.S. Attorney’s Office who assigns an AUSA to handle extradition proceedings
through the Federal court.
If the court determines the inmate is to be extradited to the foreign country, it will issue an Order
of Extradition or warrant to be filed with the USMS as a detainer.
617. FEDERAL WRITS AND REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION
Federal Writs of Habeas Corpus and Requests for Production (often referred to as Attorney
Special Requests or ASRs) are issued by the court and U.S. Attorneys. The purpose is to acquire
confined individuals for hearings on issues concerning the legality or conditions of confinement,
modification of a sentence, new prosecution, or as a witness to give testimony.
Civil and criminal Writs of Habeas Corpus from the D.C. Superior Court will be considered and
processed as Federal Writs.

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CSD staff must contact the issuing court or U.S. Attorney to verify the authenticity of the writ or
production request. The verification will be noted on the document itself.
Note: Refer to Chapter 4 for verification requirements. Some local courts may not verify the
authenticity of writs. In these cases, contact the Regional Correctional Programs Administrator
for further guidance.
If the institution has not previously received a copy of the writ or production request, the agent
directed to assume custody must present it upon arrival to the institution. Ordinarily the agent
will be a Deputy U.S. Marshal from the district in which the inmate is located.
If the writ/Request for Production calls for appearance in another district, transportation is
arranged by Prisoner Coordination of the USMS.
618. STATE WRITS
The Warden may authorize an inmate to be released on writ for production in state court.
All authorized releases via state writ will require CSD staff to verify the authenticity using the
same procedures as for a Federal writ. (Refer to the Program Statement on Transfer of Inmates
to State Agents for Production on State Writs for more information.)
619. FOLLOW-UP OF TRANSFER
To ensure that inmates released under the provisions of the IAD, state, or Federal writ remain in
custody and are returned to the sending institution upon completion of court proceedings, CSD
staff will contact the authorities who have custody of the inmate at 60 calendar day intervals to
learn the inmate’s status.
These contacts are to be documented in the J&C file and include:
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Date of contact.
Name of person contacted.
Telephone number of person contacted.
Current status of the inmate.
Current location of the inmate.
Name of the staff member making contact.

If the inmate was moved via a U.S. Marshals cooperative agreement and is being housed in a
Federal institution, SENTRY may be used to verify the necessary information. CSD staff must
note the date, the institution where the inmate is currently housed, and that the information was
verified by SENTRY. Upon the inmate’s return to the institution, this documentation may be
discarded, if appropriate, at the discretion of the local manager.

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620. NOTIFICATIONS TO DSCC
If an inmate is returned from a Federal writ. state writ. or lAD. CSD staff will notify and
forward pertinent material to the DSCC.

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CHAPTER 7. ESCAPE FROM CONFINEMENT AND EXTENDED LIMITS OF
CONFINEMENT
701. ESCAPE FROM CONFINEMENT
When an inmate escapes, institution staff will notify the local FBI office, local law enforcement
agencies, and other appropriate parties and furnish details of the escape and the escapee’s identity
in accordance with the National Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the Program Statement
on Escapes/Deaths Notifications, and any other local procedures that may be established.
To provide this notification, staff must prepare a Notice of Escaped Federal Prisoner (BP-A393).
This notice will be distributed to all concerned agencies, to include the DSCC, with a copy filed
in the J&C file and in the inmate central file.
The SENTRY Sentence Monitoring Update Jail Credit/Inop Time transaction will be updated by
the DSCC to show the inmate’s sentence is in inoperative status as a result of the escape.
The inmate’s sentence will be made inoperative in SENTRY as of the day following the escape
(any portion of a day in custody counts as a full day for credit purposes).
If an inmate escapes while temporarily released from custody (furlough, writ, etc.), it is the
releasing institution’s responsibility to update the SENTRY ARS code to reflect ESCAPE.
When an inmate escapes from a halfway house, follow procedures in the Community Corrections
Manual and notify the DSCC.
After completion of the required paperwork, the inmate central file and medical file will be
forwarded to the Records Office, where it will be maintained until the inmate is apprehended and
re-designated.
702. ESCAPE FROM EXTENDED LIMITS OF CONFINEMENT
An inmate has failed to remain within the extended limits of confinement if he/she:
■ Willfully failed to return while on pass from a Residential Release Center (RRC), furlough,
or other authorized community-based program.
■ Is arrested by state or local authorities as a result of criminal activity, OR
■ Is in the extended limits of confinement and is arrested by Federal authorities as a result of
criminal activity.
The inmate will be placed on escape status as per the provisions of 18 U.S.C. § 4082(a) or 18
U.S.C. § 4082(d) (repealed).

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Once the escape has been verified, institution staff or Community Corrections Management
(CCM) staff will change the ARS code to ESCAPE. When the inmate escapes while en route to
another Federal or contract institution, the sending institution will change the ARS code to
ESCAPE.
When an inmate escapes while on furlough/transfer to a RRC, the sending institution will notify
the FBI in their district. When an inmate escapes while housed in a RRC, the responsible CCM
staff will notify the FBI in their district.
The sending institution (or CCM Office for direct court commitments) will consolidate and retain
the J&C file, inmate central file, and Health Record. Once the inmate has been returned to
Bureau custody, the consolidated file will be requested and forwarded to the designated
institution.
If a Victim Witness Protection case escapes, notification procedures are to be followed as
outlined in the Program Statement on Victim and Witness Notification.
a. Non-Federal Arrest. If an inmate fails to report to the designated institution or facility, the
sending institution in the case of institution transfers, or the CCM office in the case of arrest
while assigned to a RRC, will change the ARS code in SENTRY to ESCAPE. If an arrest occurs
while on an authorized community based activity, the CCM/institution staff will change the ARS
code in SENTRY to ESCAPE.
In the following situations, the Chief, DSCC will determine whether to apply the credit or
designate the non-Federal institution where the inmate is confined as the place to serve the
Federal sentence. (Refer to the Program Statement on Designation of State Institution for
Service of Federal Sentence for more information.):
■ Prosecuted and found guilty of an offense by a state or local court.
■ Tried and acquitted, or the charges are dismissed and the inmate is returned to Federal
custody.
■ Arrested and detained mistakenly for any time longer than one full day.
■ Arrested and detained on a prior non-Federal judgement.
Once the non-Federal institution is designated as the place in which the Federal sentence is to be
served, the Federal institution or CCM office will transfer custody by preparing a Transfer Order
for concurrent and continued service of the Federal sentence.
The transferring institution or CCM office will forward the Transfer Order and all files (central,
medical and J&C) to the appropriate regional correctional programs administrator.
The regional correctional programs specialist will ensure a letter is forwarded to the USMS
requesting that they (USMS) place a detainer on the inmate with the non-Federal institution.
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b. Federal Arrest. If Federal authorities arrest an inmate during an authorized extended
absence, the inmate’s sentence will continue to run and the ARS code will not be changed to
ESCAPE.
Should the inmate be arrested after an authorized absence expires, but prior to one full day of
inoperative time, the inmate's sentence continues to run. If an inmate has already been placed in
escape status for more than one day (for other than a new arrest), and is subsequently arrested for
an offense other than escape, the sentence will recommence on the Federal arrest date. The ARS
code in SENTRY will be updated to reflect the changes by Correctional Systems or CCM staff.
703. COMPLEX SITUATIONS
Complex situations will be referred to the DSCC for guidance.
704. APPREHENSION
When official confirmation of apprehension is received, the offices which were originally
notified of the escape will be advised of the apprehension.
Correctional Systems staff will reissue the Notice of Escaped Federal Prisoner (BP-A393) with
the notation “Apprehended” stamped or printed on the form. A copy will be retained in the J&C
file, with a copy placed in the inmate central file, which will be maintained in the Correctional
Systems Department until the inmate is re-designated.
Once the escapee’s location is known, the Correctional Systems staff will contact the USMS in
the district the inmate is located. A request will be made by the institution for the USMS to
place a detainer against the inmate and request designation from the DSCC when the inmate
returns to Federal custody.

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CHAPTER 8. FBI FINGERPRINT CARDS, ARREST RECORDS, AND FBI
DISCLOSURE OF NCIC/CCH RECORDS
801. FINGERPRINT CARDS
Fingerprints are taken of all inmates remanded or committed to Bureau custody. A full set of
fingerprints, must be on file for every individual (including Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention Act (JJDPA) cases). This set will be retained in the Inmate Remand or J&C file and
will accompany the inmate on any transfer to another Bureau institution.
Identification data, along with staff and inmate signatures, will be entered on all fingerprint
cards. When required, one completed card, for inmates with felony and misdemeanor charges,
will be submitted to the FBI within five working days of commitment.
Two full sets of fingerprints will be taken on the initial commitment of designated (A-DES)
inmates. This includes state boarders, D.C. Code offenders, military and territorial prisoners,
violators, and escapees upon their return to custody. (The notation “Return from Escape” must be
included in the “Charge” block on escapees upon their return to custody.)
Both cards are to be completed in their entirety with one card submitted to the FBI. The
SENTRY Inmate Label transaction may not be used on the card sent to the FBI.
One full set of fingerprints will be taken on the initial commitment of a Bureau of Immigration &
Customs Enforcement inmate (A-INS), Material Witness (A-MAT), Holdover (A-HLD),
Pre-trial inmate (A-PRE), and an un-sentenced study case inmate.
Note: These cards will not be submitted to the FBI, therefore, the use of the SENTRY Inmate
Label transaction is authorized.
For Pre-trial inmates sentenced to “time served,” one additional set of fingerprints will be taken
prior to the inmate’s release. Both cards will be completed and an unlabeled card submitted to
the FBI.
If a full set of fingerprints are on file for an inmate received as a transfer, IAD/writ return, or
holdover, a right thumb print will be taken on the lower portion of the fingerprint card and
compared to the original full set of fingerprints to identify the inmate.
Previous transfer fingerprint cards, excluding the initial full set of fingerprints, will be purged
from the file. When the SENTRY Inmate Label Transaction is used, the information listed will
be verified with the inmate when the fingerprints are being taken.

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A full set of fingerprints will be submitted to the FBI on a transferred inmate if the current
offense for which the inmate is incarcerated is not listed on the Fingerprint Identification Record
or if the FBI number is unknown.
Fingerprint procedures for inmates under the custody of the U.S. Probation Office, or in contract
facilities, are outlined in the Community Corrections Manual.
Fingerprint cards for inmates in the Witness Security Program will be completed and processed
in accordance with the Central Inmate Monitoring Manual.
802. COMPLETING THE FBI FINGERPRINT CARD
All information must be verified upon commitment:
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State Usage – leave blank.
Name – inmate’s committed name as indicated on the J&C.
Signature of Person Fingerprinted – inmate’s signature.
Social Security Number – if not known, print or type in the word “unknown,” if multiple
Social Security Numbers, list additional numbers under Additional Information/Basis for
Caution Section.
Aliases/Maiden – list any additional names (not to exceed ten), if none are known, print or
type in “unknown.” Use the Additional Information/Basis for Caution Section, if more
space is needed.
FBI Number – if unknown, print or type in “unknown.”
State Id – state ID number if known.
DOB – if multiple dates, list additional dates under Additional Information/Basis for Caution
section.
Sex – M or F – Transvestite, cross dresser, or sex change should be listed under Additional
Information/Basis for Caution Section.
Race –
o A = Asian – includes Pacific Islander.
o B = Black.
o I = Native American – includes Alaskan native and Eskimo.
o W = Caucasian – includes Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central and South American,
and any other of Spanish culture or origin.
Height – three characters, no fractions (i.e., 509 = 5 feet 9 inches).
Weight – three characters, no fractions.
Eye Color – three characters.

BLK - Black
HAZ - Hazel
PNK - Pink

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BLU - Blue
BRO - Brown
GRY - Gray
MAR - Maroon MUL - Multicolored
XXX - Unknown

GRN - Green

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 Hair Color – three characters.
BAL - Bald
BLK - Black
BLN - Blond BLU - Blue
Green GRY - Grey
ONG - Orange PLE - Purple PNK - Pink
- Sandy WHI - White
XXX - Unknown

BRO - Brown
RED - Red

GRN SDY

 Date of Arrest – Date of arrival at institution.
 Send Copy To, Date of Offense, Employer, and Occupation – Leave Blank. (Do not
stamp the “Send Copy To” block with the Central Office address.)
 Miscellaneous Numbers – Military number if military prisoner, Alien number(s), etc.
 Local Identification – Federal Register Number.
 Photo Available – Check Yes.
 Charge/Citation – As indicated on commitment paperwork. If an inmate is returned as a
violator, indicate such (Example: “Supervised Release, Parole or Mandatory Release
Violation – original offense – Bank Robbery.”)
 Disposition – Term in Effect and date of imposition of sentence. (For violators, list only the
current term for the violation.)
 Additional – For additional charges and dispositions. Additional Information/Basis for
Caution – Additional DOB(s), SSN(s) or security concerns, escape risk, assaultive, martial
arts, and JJDPA cases (see below).
 Any blocks not mentioned above complete as indicated on the form. Be sure the “YES”
square in the “Reply Desired” block is checked.
For study cases other than Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) studies, the
Disposition block should be completed as follows:
Sentence Procedure Examples

Disposition Block Examples

3552(b) SRA Study

04-01-92 Convicted – Committed for 60 Day Study,
18 U.S.C. § 3552(b)

4241 PLRA Study

06-23-05 Committed for 30 Day Study,
18 U.S.C. § 4241

For JJDPA commitments, contract facility staff must submit a juvenile’s fingerprints to the FBI
upon admission to the facility with a notation in the “additional information” block that states:
 The subject has been adjudicated a juvenile delinquent under 18 U.S.C. § 5037, OR
 The subject has not attained his/her 18th birthday but was sentenced as an adult.

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The FBI will furnish the FBI number and the arrest history, if one exists, and return the
fingerprint card. Refer to the Program Statement on Juvenile Delinquents for more information.
Should an inmate suffer an injury while in Bureau custody or while in service of his/her Federal
sentence that changes a fingerprint characteristic in any way, or if an amputation should occur,
two full sets of fingerprints must be taken with one for placement in the J&C file and the other
for submission to the FBI. A request for a copy of the Fingerprint Identification Record is not
necessary. The original card will remain in the file.
803. DEATHS
For identifying a deceased inmate, staff familiar with identification procedures will verify the
inmate’s identity by taking a rolled print of the right thumb. A comparison of the print will be
made with the fingerprint card in the Inmate Remand or J&C file.
The signature of the person taking the print certifies that a comparison has been made and the
identity of the inmate has been established. The final disposition, physical description, and the
inmate’s FBI number will be included on the card. The fingerprint card will then be filed in the
J&C file.
Notifications will be made in accordance with the Program Statement on Escapes/Deaths
Notifications.
804. FORM I-178, CJIS SUPPLY REQUISITION FORM
This form is available on Sallyport and is used for ordering FBI forms. It is self explanatory.
805. ARREST RECORD
Fingerprint cards are submitted to the FBI to determine prior arrests, to update information about
a new arrest, and to verify the inmate’s identity. If the inmate has been arrested previously, the
FBI will have an arrest record that includes the date, name used, place and agency identification
number for that arrest, charge, and known disposition for each entry.
The USMS may have obtained an FBI arrest record in time to deliver it with the other
commitment documentation. In these cases, the FBI number will be available as well as leads
that may be useful in determining current status of pending charges or detainers.
Arrest records received directly from the FBI will be reviewed by CSD staff for the following
information:
 To confirm identity of commitments. (Questionable cases will be referred to the Regional
Correctional Programs Administrator.)
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 To obtain and record FBI numbers in SENTRY which were previously unavailable.
 To determine whether charges may be pending in any other jurisdiction that need to be
investigated.
If the arrest record indicates other names used, SENTRY will be updated to reflect the alias
names. Also, the FBI number assigned will be entered. The original arrest record will be
forwarded to the inmate’s unit team for inclusion in the inmate central file.

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CHAPTER 9. INMATE MOVEMENT AND RELEASE
901. DEFINITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Institution Correctional Systems Department/DSCC is responsible for preparing inmates for
release from the institution as a result of:
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Medical treatment.
Transfer to another Federal facility.
Court orders.
USPC decisions.
Expiration of the confinement portion of the sentence.
Any other method meeting legal qualifications for release.

To carry out this responsibility, the following procedures are established for processing inmates
for release.
902. TEMPORARY RELEASE OF INMATES
a. Emergency Medical Release. An emergency medical release requires an inmate’s
immediate removal to a medical facility, other than the institution hospital, for emergency
treatment. This type of release usually occurs when an inmate is injured in an accident, is
assaulted, attempts suicide, or experiences some other medical emergency of a life threatening
nature.
Note: Proper photograph and fingerprint identification will be made prior to the inmate’s
departure from the institution, when possible. In life threatening situations, identification will be
delayed until local hospital officials give approval to complete the process.
Fingerprint identification will be obtained (placed on a Marshals’ Receipt, BP-A378, or a
Transfer Receipt, BP-A821) for inmates who are at the hospital and will be guarded by a contract
security guard service at the outside facility.
Inmates whom Bureau staff guard will not require fingerprint identification but will require a
photograph comparison. All paperwork will be completed pursuant to the Escorted Trips
Program Statement.
Procedures for inmates housed in a RRC are covered in the Community Corrections Manual.
b. Scheduled Inmate Movement. When notice has been received of a scheduled movement,
designated staff will use the Transfer Receipt listing all inmates being transferred. The Transfer

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Receipt will advise all concerned departments of the deadline date for preparing required
paperwork and the forwarding of files to the designated staff.
The Transfer Receipt will be issued no later than the morning of the last working day prior to the
day of departure.
This receipt will not be made available to inmates or unauthorized staff not involved in the
transfer process.
CSD staff will review the files to ensure all necessary paperwork is completed. This review will
include the following:
 Ensure the DSCC/Central Office has approved the transfer by reviewing the PP10 within 24
hours of the movement of each CIM case.
 If the transfer would result in a delay in the inmate’s scheduled parole hearing, defer the
transfer until after the hearing.
 The inmate may not be transferred until all pending writs are satisfied or have been addressed
with the prosecuting attorney.
 The inmate may not be transferred if the court has issued a Restraining Order. The transfer
will be delayed until the court withdraws the order or the time limit of the order has been
satisfied.
 For each inmate scheduled to be transferred, ensure the inmate central file, J&C file, medical
record, the inmate’s ID card (if available), education file (if hard copy exists), Parole
Commission File (if the transfer occurs prior to the initial hearing), one copy of the Transfer
Order, Medical Summary of Federal Prisoner/Alien in Transit (BP-A656), and the SENTRYgenerated In-Transit Data Form (BP-A0175) with photograph are assembled to be transferred
simultaneously with the inmate, or at the latest, within 72 hours.
 Changes in statutes/rules language.
CSD staff will place all of the inmate’s records in an envelope/container; each envelope/
container is marked with the inmate’s full name, register number, the institution which is the
final destination, and the inmate’s transfer date.
If more than one envelope/container is required, each will be marked and attached to each other
in such a manner that they will not become separated. Indicate on the first envelope/container “1
of 2” and the second “2 of 2,” etc.
The Medical Record of Federal Prisoner In-Transit form (BP-A149), and the SENTRY-generated
In-Transit Data Form (BP-A0175) with photograph attached will be placed in separate groups for
the transporting officer’s convenience.

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The transporting officer will execute the original Transfer Order upon completion of the transfer
and CSD staff will then file it in the J&C file.
c. Bus/Van/Airlift and Special Trips. All inmates transported via bus, van, or special move
will be coordinated with Justice Prisoner and Alien Transportation System (JPATS), Kansas
City, Missouri. Lists of the inmates scheduled to be moved, their destinations, and the itinerary
of the bus trip are issued by JPATS the week preceding the trip, if possible. A Transfer Receipt
will be prepared in accordance with the Receiving and Discharge Manual.
Institutions may add or delete an inmate to a trip list only if the placement will not result in the
deletion of another inmate scheduled for the trip, if there is a seat available, and if it has been
approved by JPATS.
Immediately after the bus has departed the institution, a GroupWise message with the attached
final transfer receipt will be forwarded to JPATS.
Note: It is imperative that the correct vehicle code is used when releasing an inmate. All
receipts will reflect the vehicle code associated with that specific movement.
All procedures relating to the movement of inmates via bus also apply to airlift movements.
(Refer to the Program Statement on Escorted Trips for more information.)
All inmates must have the appropriate medical clearance prior to transfer. (Refer to the Program
Statement on Medical Designations & Referral Services for Federal Prisoners for more
information.)
Inmates who present medical or security concerns may require special movement by Bureau
personnel. The institution Warden will direct these movements. JPATS must be notified.
d. Unescorted Movement. Some inmates may travel unescorted to report voluntarily to a
designated institution or via furlough transfer to another institution or contract RRC. (Refer to
the Program Statements on Furloughs and Unescorted Transfers and Voluntary Surrenders for
additional information).
Unescorted Transfer to a Federal Institution, Non-Federal Contract Facility, RRC, or
Community-Based Program. When an inmate is released via furlough transfer, the furlough
packet will be routed through CSD for a final detainer and legal status review (e.g., pending
writs, warrants, and/or charges) prior to delivery to the Warden for signature.
The CCM will not need to conduct an audit of the computation once the inmate arrives at the
halfway house.

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J&C files for inmates at RRCs are to remain in the Records Office at the sending institution.
They are to be filed separately from the J&C files of inmates at the institution.
The completed release documents and terminal report will be mailed to the parent institution
CSD.
The CCMs will dispose of duplicate documentation before forwarding files to the parent
institution. Duplicate documentation is considered to be anything that is already in the institution
file, such as the PSI and J&C’s. Properly signed, updated BP-A338’s and incident reports must
be forwarded for inclusion in the central file.
When the material is received from the CCM, CSD staff will forward the completed release
materials to unit staff for inclusion in the inmate’s central file.
CSD staff will monitor the release dates of inmates at RRCs to ensure that the release materials
are received from the CCM. A follow-up is to be conducted if they are not received within one
month after the inmate’s release from the RRC. If the institution still does not receive the release
materials, it will be documented in the J&C file. This documentation will include all contact
with the RRC. No further follow-ups will be conducted.
When an inmate is returned to custody prior to his or her final release date and there is not
enough time remaining to return the inmate to his or her parent institution, the staff having
responsibility where the inmate is housed will prepare the final release paperwork and release the
inmate. He or she will be “released” from SENTRY according to the type of release although he
or she may have been admitted as a holdover.
903. SCHEDULING INMATES FOR FINAL RELEASE
The Institution Correctional Systems Department/DSCC will establish and maintain local
procedures, including the use of SENTRY, to ensure the timely release of inmates. The DSCC
will audit the sentence computations of all inmates to be released, including any good time
actions, before certifying each release date.
Staff in other departments will access SENTRY to obtain current release dates for release
planning and preparation.
Note: CSD staff are not required to prepare and forward a release list.
The Community Corrections Manual contains instructions for inmates releasing from community
corrections facilities.

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a. Public Law, Weekend, and Holiday Releases. In accordance with 18 U.S.C. §§ 4163 and
3624(a), whenever possible, inmates may be released on the last preceding weekday if their
projected release date falls on a weekend or holiday.
An inmate will not, however, be released on parole or mandatory parole on the last preceding
weekday if the actual release date falls before the parole eligibility date.
Refer to the Program Statement on Release of Inmates Prior to a Weekend or Legal Holiday for
more information.
Note: Inmates in any facility as a condition of supervision are not serving a sentence of
imprisonment, and therefore, are not eligible for Public Law days.
b. Secret Service Notification. The Secret Service requires release notification of those
inmates who are considered dangerous to the President or Vice President of the United States and
other government officials. They will provide a Secret Service Notification Card which is placed
in the Inmate Remand or J&C file with a copy to unit staff for inclusion in the inmate central file.
This will not be loaded into SENTRY as a “notify.”
c. Release of State/Territory/Commonwealth Inmates. When a state, territory, or
commonwealth inmate is to be released, CSD staff will notify the appropriate authority no later
than 60 days prior to the scheduled release. The notification will contain the scheduled date of
release, proposed release destination, and will solicit certification of the release date and any
special instructions for the releasee which will be communicated to unit staff.
If no answer is received from the appropriate authority within 30 days, CSD staff will follow up
telephonically to obtain the requested information. The response received from the appropriate
authorities will be noted/filed in the J&C file and will serve as the authority to release the inmate
from custody.
d. Inmates Releasing to a State Detainer. When an inmate has a detainer based on untried
charges (e.g., indictments, informations, complaints), the inmate will be turned over to local
authorities or any other detaining authority that has filed a detainer within that state.
When an inmate has a detainer for service of a sentence (or for a parole or probation revocation
hearing), the following applies:
 Institutions in the following states will turn the inmate over directly to the out-of-state
authorities (that is, authorities from the state lodging the detainer). There is no need to turn
the inmate over to local authorities for extradition proceedings.

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Arizona
California
Florida
Kansas
Louisiana

Michigan
New Jersey
New York
Nevada
North Carolina

South Carolina
Virginia
Wisconsin

 Institutions in any state not listed above must turn the inmate over to local authorities to
waive or contest extradition proceedings; except when the state sentence is a result of the
inmate’s own earlier IAD (Article III) request for disposition of his/her case.
In these situations, the inmate’s extradition rights have been waived and the inmate may be
turned directly over to the out-of-state authorities.
It is the CSD staff’s responsibility to notify detaining authorities of the pending release and to
advise them of the procedures to follow to obtain custody.
Refer to Chapter 6 for more information on pre-release notification.
e. Release of Military Inmates. Inmates released from their sentence through the operation of
“good time” (Mandatory Release, Expiration with Good Time, or Parole) with an offense date of
August 15, 2001, or earlier, are not subject to supervision. A 180-day date is therefore
inapplicable and must not be entered on the computation.
Inmates released from their sentence through the operation of “good time” (Mandatory Release,
Expiration with Good Time, or Parole) with an offense date after August 15, 2001, are subject to
supervision until the expiration of the sentence imposed.
Such supervision is at the USPC’s discretion. They will determine if such supervision is
necessary for the inmate’s orderly transition back into the community.
The U.S. Probation Office in the district of release will supervise any inmate released by action
of the USPC. Military and Coast Guard inmates released on parole are subject to the same USPC
rules and regulations as Federal inmates.
f. Transfer of an Inmate to a Foreign Country. Once an inmate has been approved for
transfer to a foreign country to serve his or her U.S. sentence, the procedures established in the
Program Statement on Transfer of Offenders to or from Foreign Countries will be followed. All
inmates, to include state inmates, enroute to a foreign country will be removed from SENTRY as
a Treaty Transfer (TRTY TRANS).

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904. RELEASE PAPERWORK
Inmates releasing to a detaining authority, whether temporary or final, must have an In-Transit
Data Form (BP-A0175) and a Release Authorization Form (BP-A392). However, a Release
Authorization need not be prepared when a transfer receipt is used (e.g., bus/airlift). Instructions
for completing these forms are outlined below.
Note: An In-Transit Data Form need not be completed for the final release of an inmate to the
community.
Chapter 10 of this manual outlines the types of final release and the paperwork associated with
each type of release.
For final releases, unit staff will prepare the release paperwork and a release folder on each
inmate scheduled for release. This folder will contain the inmate’s various release paperwork
and an envelope with the inmate’s name and register number.
All documents, forms, or items that are to be given to the inmate at release will be placed in this
envelope, including the inmate’s driver’s license or Social Security card, which may have been
stored in section 3 of the inmate central file. The inmate may retain his or her inmate
identification card upon release.
The completed release folder will be delivered to CSD staff no later than two working days prior
to the inmate’s scheduled release date, however, unit staff are encouraged to complete and route
the release packet in advance of the release date to allow time for corrections.
CSD staff will verify each release folder for content and accuracy of CSD-related data, e.g., days
remaining, release method, release date, etc. Unit staff are responsible for making corrections,
providing mailing envelopes with addresses, and returning the packet to CSD.
a. In-Transit Data Form (BP-A0175). Upon notice that an inmate is to be transferred,
temporarily released, or permanently released to an authorized Law Enforcement Officer (i.e.,
USMS, State Law Enforcement Officer, Bureau of Prisons Bus Officer), the CSD will ensure the
following:
 A hard copy of the SENTRY automated In-Transit Data Form is provided.
 The information indicated on the top portion of the form is accurate and is verified with
source documents (refer to Chapter 4 for more information).
 The detainer remarks printed are accurate and up-to-date (refer to Chapter 6 for more
information).
 The “CMC Clearance and Separatee Data” was reviewed within the last 24 hours, and if
changed, a new copy will be attached.
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 The In-Transit Data Form is within 30 days of signature.
 The In-Transit Data Form will be delivered to escorting officials.
SENTRY update functions will need to be executed if the data is not accurate. Once SENTRY
has been updated, unit staff will be notified and a new form will be completed.
b. Release Authorization Form (BP-A392). The BP-A392 will be used to release inmates
for completion of sentences, appeal bonds, court-ordered releases, writs of habeas corpus (except
for inmates moving on a writ via bus or airlift), commutation of sentences, Interstate Agreement
on Detainers, furlough transfers, transfers to state facilities, and transfers to contract RRC’s.
Note: A release authorization need not be prepared for inmates who are removed temporarily by
and remain in continuous Bureau staff custody. The exchange of custody will be executed
through the use of a Marshals Receipt or Transfer Receipt.
The sentence computation will be certified by the DSCC prior to release. The manager or
supervisor will normally sign the Release Authorization, unless the Warden’s signature is
required. This signature ensures the following documents have been reviewed:

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J&C’s.
USPC Warrants.
Notices of Action(s).
Good Time documents.
All detainer information.

The following statement is used on the Release Authorization to verify that the proper review, as
specified above, has been personally accomplished by the manager/supervisor, prior to the
inmate’s release:
“I certify that this release is in accordance with applicable and controlling rules,
regulations, and statutory provisions. I have personally reviewed this inmate’s Judgment
and Commitment file, and determined that there is no information that would prevent
release by the method stated above. All Judgment and Commitment Orders, U.S. Parole
Commission Warrants, Notice of Actions, Good Time documents, and all detainer
information have been personally reviewed by me.”
For final releases, the sentence computation will be satisfied and made a prior commitment in
SENTRY by the DSCC no earlier than five days prior to release. Institution staff will be
responsible for making changes to the SENTRY Sentence Monitoring Update Detainer/Notify
screens prior to release.

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If the confinement portion of a sentence ends and the inmate continues to serve another sentence,
the expired sentence will be satisfied and made a prior commitment upon release from all
sentences.
Example: If an inmate is serving multiple sentences due to multiple J&C’s or a multiple count
J&C (i.e., SRA and PLRA, or VCCLEA and PLRA, etc.), DSCC staff will be unable to make
this expired sentence a prior commitment.
This expired sentence (computation) will be satisfied on the date that it ends, however, it will not
be made a prior commitment until all sentences on that multiple count J&C are made prior
commitments.
When an inmate is released to another agency via state writ or IAD, the official assuming
custody must sign the Release Authorization.
Note: To execute an inmate’s release on IAD, a copy of the Evidence of Agents Authority
(Form VI) will accompany the Release Authorization for comparison of the agents’ signatures.
The officer or agent signing the Release Authorization must be listed on the form. The official
taking custody will be provided a copy of the Release Authorization which will bear the typed or
stamped notation:
“Inmate is to be returned to the (name of institution) and is not to be released from custody
without the written permission of the Warden.”
The original Release Authorization, with photograph attached, is to be provided to Receiving and
Discharge for release purposes, dress-out preparation, and final release certification.
The “Release Action” section of the Release Authorization will be completed with the signature
of the staff member identifying the inmate, the staff member releasing the inmate, and the staff
member providing funds to the inmate (unless local procedures are otherwise established).
Note: The staff member identifying the inmate upon release must be different from the staff
member who releases the inmate.
At the time of release, the inmate’s thumbprint will be taken on the original Release
Authorization. It will be compared with the thumbprint in the J&C file to verify the inmate’s
identity by the releasing staff member.
Fully executed Release Authorizations are to be returned to the Records Office and will be filed
in the J&C file.

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905. CERTIFICATION OF JUDGMENT/COMMITMENT ORDER (OLD LAW)
AFTER RELEASE
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 4163, offenses committed prior to November 1, 1987, require
certification upon release. The DSCC will perform this function.
Under 18 U.S.C. § 3624 (New Law), certification of the J&C is not required.
906. UNTIMELY RELEASE NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES
Upon receiving a sentence impact document effecting the release of an inmate, the
manager/supervisor or Community Corrections Manager will verify the document through
established procedures and forward the document to the DSCC to facilitate re-calculation of the
related sentence.
If, upon re-calculation, DSCC staff determine the inmate is an untimely release, notification will
be given to the appropriate manager or supervisor, who will then immediately notify the Warden
or designee. In the event of an early release, DSCC staff will forward the BP-558 (Untimely
Release Notification) to the Warden or designee for threat evaluation purposes.
Upon re-calculating the affected sentence, DSCC Staff will complete parts A and B of the
Untimely Release Notification (BP-A558).
In cases where the CCM will also route the notification, the CCM will also route the notification
to the Regional Community Corrections Administrator.
If the Untimely Release Notification cannot be forwarded within one day, an e-mail will sent to
the Regional Correctional Programs Administrator notifying of the release.
The DSCC will ensure the Late Release Notice for United States Probation Service (BP-A623) is
completed and mailed for any late release with supervision to follow.
In any case involving an inmate’s untimely release (including court ordered releases that are not
acted upon in a timely manner) of 30 days or more and/or has been identified as a threat to the
community, the Warden must forward a personal letter to the appropriate Judicial Official(s)
providing details of the untimely release.
Copies of the letter must also be forwarded as notification to the following:
 United States Attorney or State/Territory Prosecuting Attorney.
 Chief Probation Officer.
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
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USPC (if appropriate).
Detaining Officials (if appropriate).
Regional Correctional Programs Administrator.
State/Territory Department of Corrections (if appropriate).

The Chief, DSCC, will review the circumstances of each early/late release and work closely with
the Correctional Programs Administrator, Central Office, and institution staff to prevent
additional occurrences.
In cases which require a threat evaluation (including, but not limited to early release), the DSCC
shall forward the untimely release notification to the Warden (with a courtesy copy to the
Regional Correctional Programs Administrator).
The Warden will designate a staff member to perform a thorough threat assessment of an early
release. All files must be researched to determine the untimely release’s impact upon the
community.
Special care must be given to determine whether the subject:

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Has a history of violence.
Has a weapons usage history.
Has a record of psychological problems.
Is a Broad Publicity case.
Requires Victim/Witness notifications.

If the untimely release is determined to be a threat to the community, the Warden or designee
will make the following notifications telephonically:

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

Regional Director.
Regional Correctional Programs Administrator.
District U.S. Marshal or appropriate State/Territory.
Department of Corrections.
Sentencing Judicial Official(s).
Prosecuting Attorney(s).
Chief Probation Officer(s).

These notifications will be documented in the inmate’s central file.
The Chief, DSCC, will notify the Deputy Assistant Director, Correctional Programs Division, of
all untimely releases considered to be either a threat to the community or of public interest.

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An Untimely Release Notification (BP-A558) need not be completed for the following types of
late releases unless the inmate was not released on the date the order was received at the
institution:
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Court order terminating or vacating the sentence.
Sentence modifications (e.g. amended or corrected orders).
Ineffectual (over before imposed) terms.
Time served sentences.
Treaty transfers.
Changes in Statutes/Rules language.

In each instance, the Sentence Computation Remarks will be updated by DSCC staff explaining
the circumstance and the date the order was received.
Note: A sentence computation will be performed on all ineffectual and time served sentences.

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CHAPTER 10. FINAL RELEASE
1001. METHODS OF FINAL RELEASE
a. Parole. A conditional release from custody ordered at the discretion of the USPC at any time
on or after the parole eligibility date.
An individual released via Parole will have supervision until the Full Term Date of the sentence
on which the parole was granted.
b. Old Law Mandatory Parole (Two-thirds/Thirty year release date). An actual parole
release date by the USPC based on a two-thirds (2/3's) review consistent with 18 U.S.C. §
4206(d).
Note: Two-thirds is a mandatory USPC review date.
c. Parole to Special Parole (SPT). A conditional release from custody ordered at the
discretion of the USPC at any time on or after the parole eligibility date with a Special Parole
Term (SPT)
to follow.
Note: This type of release is called “Parole to Special Parole” and the SPT would begin the day
after parole supervision ends.
d. Mandatory Release (M.R.). A release from sentence confinement with sentence
supervision to follow, pursuant to the requirement of 18 U.S.C. § 4164. If the inmate has in
excess of 180 days remaining between the date of the actual release date and the established Full
Term Date, the inmate is required to be supervised for any days in excess of 180 days.
The days remaining to be served are determined by finding the number of days remaining
between the release date and the sentence’s Full Term Date. Exceptions to this rule are NARA
and JJDPA when days remaining to be served are calculated from the date of release to the Full
Term Date without regard to the 180-day date.
e. Mandatory Release to Special Parole (M.R. to SPT). In some cases, an inmate in service
of an SPT Violator Term, who is not otherwise ordered released on parole by the USPC, may be
released at the expiration of his/her term, less good time deductions, back to the SPT remaining.
Note: This type of release is called “Mandatory Release to Special Parole.” SPT would begin
the day after release.
The provisions of 18 U.S.C. § 4164 do not apply and the inmate remains on supervision until
his/her Full Term Date.
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Note: It is improbable that an inmate serving a SPT Violator Term could be released via
Expiration of Sentence. The only way this could happen is if the release date was the same date
as the inmate’s Full Term Date.
f. Expiration Full Term. This type of release indicates the inmate has completed the
confinement portion of the sentence and has no supervision to follow. This type of release
occurs when the inmate does his or her sentence “day for day” with no deductions for Extra or
Statutory Good Time.
Note: An inmate may be released at the expiration Full Term Date of his or her sentence and
still have SPT or probation to follow.
g. Expiration Full Term with Special Parole to Follow. This type of release indicates the
inmate has completed the confinement portion of the sentence, but has SPT to follow. The
inmate would have supervision relating to the SPT for a period of time equal to the term of the
SPT specified by the Court on the J&C Order. SPT would begin on the day of release.
h. Expiration with Good Time. This type of release indicates the inmate has completed the
confinement portion of the sentence and has no supervision to follow.
This type of release occurs pursuant to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. § 4163, which states that an
inmate will be released at the expiration of his/her term less the time deducted for good conduct.
Note: The provision of 18 U.S.C. § 4164 (the “mandatory release” provision of the law) does
not apply.
For an inmate to be released via Expiration with Good Time, the days remaining to serve would
have to be an amount equal to 180 days or less. To the contrary, mandatory release cases require
an accrual of good time in excess of 180 days.
Note: Not all SPT Violators are eligible for this type of release. An inmate released at the
expiration of his or her SPT Violator term, less applicable good time deductions, may return to
SPT supervision until it is completed.
An SPT Violator released at the expiration of his/her term, after any good time deduction, may be
released as “Mandatory Release to Special Parole.”
i. Expiration with Good Time with Special Parole to Follow. This type of release
indicates the inmate has completed the confinement portion of the sentence, including good time
deductions pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 4163, but has SPT to follow.

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The inmate would have supervision relating to the SPT for a period of time equal to the term of
the SPT specified by the Court on the J&C Order. SPT would begin the day of release.
j. All “New Law” Related Offenses – Good Conduct Time (GCT)/Full Term (FT), Etc.
These types of releases fall under the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984. These are unconditional
releases from the confinement portion of the sentence. No supervision applies to the sentence
imposed but a period of Supervised Release could be imposed in connection with the offense.
k. District of Columbia (D.C.) Mandatory Parole. Applicable only to inmates with D.C.
Code offenses. This type of release occurs when good time credits are applied to the maximum
term of imprisonment to determine the date when release on parole becomes mandatory.
l. Military and Coast Guard Releases. Refer to the Program Statement, Administration of
Sentence for Military and Coast Guard Inmates, for more information on these types of releases.
m. Release of ICE Detainees. Although not releasing directly from service of a sentence, they
are ordinarily released via a parole by ICE. They can also be ordered released by a court order.
1002. RELEASE FORMS
a. Release & Gratuity Information (BP-A189). The Case Manager generates this form and
forwards it to the business office. They return it to the Case Manager and the form is routed for
approval.
b. Notice of Release and Arrival (BP-A714). A Notice of Release and Arrival (BP-A714)
will be prepared for each inmate, excluding state boarders, upon final release. The original BPA714 will be provided to the inmate. Copies will be sent to the U.S. Probation Officer in the
district of release, the Chief U.S. Probation Officer in the district of residence, the USPC (for
“Old Law” cases only), and a copy will be retained in the inmate’s central file.
c. Certificate of Parole. When an NOA has been received that grants parole and the inmate's
release plan has been approved, unit staff are responsible for requesting parole certificates from
the USPC.
The inmate cannot be released on parole until the USPC executes the certificates. The inmate and
Warden, or designee, must sign the certificates, individually, in ink.
Unit staff will enter the number of days remaining to be served under supervision on the form.
The Institution Correctional Systems Department/DSCC reviewing the release file must examine
this element closely.

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The original Parole Certificate will be provided to the inmate upon release. Signed copies will
be sent to the U.S. Probation Officer in the district of release, the USPC, and to the inmate's
central file.
d. Multi Purpose (Parole Form I-33). The certificates must be signed individually, in ink,
by the inmate and Warden, or designee. The original certificate is provided to the inmate upon
release. Signed copies will be sent to the U.S. Probation Officer in the district of release, the
USPC, and a copy to the inmate’s central file.
(1) Certificate of Mandatory Release and Certificate of Mandatory Release to Special
Parole. If an inmate sentenced as an adult is released (other than by Parole) with more than 180
days of accumulated Good Time (Statutory and/or Extra) he/she is released via Mandatory
Release and will remain under supervision until the 180-day date. A Certificate of Mandatory
Release (Parole Form I-33) will be prepared.
When an inmate releases via Mandatory Release and has SPT to follow, a certificate of
Mandatory Release to Special Parole (Parole Form I-33) will be prepared.
Note: When an inmate is Mandatorily Released, the SPT begins the day after supervision
terminates (180-day date). If an inmate is released on Parole, the SPT begins the day after the
Full Term Date. If the inmate is released via Expiration, the SPT will begin when released from
confinement.
Inmates sentenced under the provisions of Narcotics Addict Rehabilitation Act (NARA) and
Federal Juvenile Delinquents Act are also released via Mandatory Release in the absence of
parole. Supervision for these inmates will be until the Full Term Date of the sentence. A
Certificate of Mandatory Release (Parole Form I-33) must be prepared for these inmates.
(2) Certificate of Special Parole. If the court has imposed a Special Parole Term (SPT) in
addition to the inmate’s term of confinement, a Certificate of Special Parole (Parole Form I-33) is
to be prepared.
Any special conditions the USPC orders, as noted on the NOA, will be typed on the Certificate of
Special Parole.
If Parole is granted for a person serving a SPT Violator sentence, no Parole Form I-33 is
required. The Parole Certificate the USPC issues will suffice.
For Expiration Full Term with SPT to Follow, the number of days remaining to be served should
be crossed out and the number of years of SPT inserted.

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If an inmate has been sentenced under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. § 3651, and is being released
on Probation with a SPT to follow, it is not necessary to prepare SPT certificates. If the inmate
completes the period of probation successfully, he/she will not be subject to the SPT.
(3) Certificate of Court Designated Parole. When the court specifies an effective parole date
at the time of sentencing, a Certificate of Court Designated Parole (Parole Form I-33) is to be
prepared.
e. Release of Immigration Detainee with Supervision to Follow (BP-A325). When an
inmate is to be released to an ICE detainer and has a period of supervision to follow (including
probation and supervised release), unit staff will prepare this form.
The completed form will be forwarded to the Records Office. When the inmate is placed in ICE
custody, the releasing CSD staff member will date and sign Item 14 of the form. The first four
copies of the form will be given to the ICE Officer assuming custody of the inmate. The fifth
copy of the form will be placed in the inmate’s central file.
f. Certificate Entitling Prisoner to Gratuities (BP-A379). The Certificate Entitling
Prisoner to Gratuity (BP-A379) will be prepared only when inmates are released to a non-Federal
detainer via Parole, Mandatory Release, Mandatory Parole, Mandatory Release to Special Parole,
etc., and has Federal supervision to follow.
This form does not apply to “New Law” releases or to inmates releasing to an ICE detainer. To
be eligible for payment, the inmate must be released from the detaining authority prior to
expiration of Federal supervision.
The inmate will be provided the original form, which contains instructions for applying for the
gratuity. Copies of the form will be retained in the inmate central file for use if application for
payment is made. A copy will also be provided to the Financial Management Department.
g. Late Release Notice for U.S. Probation Service (BP-A623). This form is used only for a
late release prisoner who has a period of supervised release to follow, even if that late release is
from a Supervised Release Violator Term.
h. Agreement to Adhere to Installment Schedule Agreement for Unpaid Fines. If the
inmate has an unpaid fine and has supervision to follow, the inmate must sign this agreement
prior to release. (See Section 402, e. of this Manual and the Program Statement, Inmate
Financial Responsibility Program.)
i. Notice to U.S. Attorney of Release of Inmate with Criminal Fine Judgment (BP-A384).
If an inmate will be released with a fine that has not been paid in full, CSD staff will notify the
U.S. Attorney in the sentencing district via this form.

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1003. RELEASE TABLE

BP-A189 BP-A714 Parole
Cert.
Parole R
and Old
Law
Mand.
Parole

R

R

Parole to R
SPT
M.R.
R

R

R

R

M.R. to R
SPT
Exp. Full R
Term
Exp. Full R
Term
W/SPT
to Follow

R

Exp.
w/Good R
Time

R

Exp.
w/Good R
Time
w/SPT to
Follow

R

D.C.
Mand.
Parole

R

R

“New
Law”
(GCT,
FT
REL.,
etc.)
ICE
Inmate

R

R

Parole BP-A325 BP-A379 BP-A623 Unpaid
BP-A384
Fine
Form IAgrmnt
33
M
M
M

M

M

M

R

M

M

M

R

M

M

M

M

M

M

M

M

M

M

M

M

M

M

M

M

M

M

M

M

R
R

R

R

R

M

M

M

R

R = Forms required for that type of release.
M = Forms may or may not be required for that type of release.
BP-A189 – Release & Gratuity Information
BP-A714 – Notice of Release and Arrival
BP-A325 – Release of Immigration Detainee with Supervision to Follow
BP-A379 – Certificate Entitling Prisoner to Gratuities
BP-A623 – Late Release Notice for U.S. Probation Service
BP-A384 – Notice to U.S. Attorney of Release of Inmate with Criminal Fine Judgment
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1004. RELEASE FORM INSTRUCTIONS
a. Release and Gratuity Information (BP-A189)
1. Name of Institution
2. Current Date
3. Register Number
4. Inmate’s Committed Name
5. Date Releasing from institution
6. Method of Release – Mandatory Release, Parole, Expiration w/Good Time, Good Conduct
Time Release, release to RRC, etc.
7. Inmate Unit Assignment
8. Inmate Job Assignment
9. If a detainer is on file, cite the detaining authority
10. Request information regarding inmate’s account from Financial Management
Note: This is a very important section as it assists in determining what, if any, gratuity will be
granted
11. Current Date (may be different than #2 above)
12. Type in amount of gratuity to be given the inmate
13. Complete only if inmate is releasing to detaining authorities and has “old law” Federal
supervision to follow. This should trigger preparation of BP-A379
14. Address to which excess funds in inmate's personal account are to be mailed
15. City and State to which inmate is releasing
16. Check appropriate method of transportation. If Government expense, note amount of travel
fare and amount of taxi fare needed.
17. Signature of Case Manager
18. Signature of approving authority, usually the Case Management Coordinator or Cost
Center Manager
Note: The unit team completes l through 9 and forwards the form to Financial Management.
The Financial Management staff will complete section 10 and return the form to the unit team for
further completion and approval.
b. Notice of Release and Arrival (BP-A714). Any time an inmate releases from an
institution, the Notice of Release and Arrival must be completed. The BP-A714 must be filed
and distributed as specified at the bottom of the form (e.g., it is not necessary to forward it to the
Clerk of the Court, the U.S. Attorney’s Office Financial Litigation Unit, Bureau of Immigration
and Customs Enforcement, etc.).
For RRC releases, unit staff will partially complete this form and forward it to the CCM’s Office.
RRC staff will complete the form prior to the inmate’s final release to the community and
distribute it as specified at the bottom of the form and forward a file copy (with inmate’s
signature if applicable) to the sending facility with the terminal report.
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1. Inmate’s Committed Name as it appears in SENTRY.
2a. Inmate’s Register Number.
2b. Inmate’s FBI Number.
2c. This line is intended for other numbers the inmate may have such as: District of Columbia
(DCDC/PDID), Immigration/Alien numbers (INS), or State number (STAN).
3. Indicate the name and address of your institution.
4. Insert the Projected Release Date.
5. Insert the Release Method.
6. Indicate the number of Public Law Days awarded (e.g., n/a, 1 day, 2 days, etc.). If released
to a RRC, this item will be left blank. RRC staff will complete this section.
7. Indicate by checking “yes” or “no” whether the inmate will be under supervision. If “yes”
is checked provide the term of supervision in years/months and ensure the inmate signs (see item
13) indicating he/she was advised of the Obligation to Report for Supervision.
8. Indicate whether inmate is to be released to the community or a detainer by checking
either “Community” or “Detainer”. If released to a RRC, leave the “Release to” section blank.
RRC Staff will complete this section.
9a. Indicate the name of the supervision agency’s Chief/Director in the sentencing district
(In all cases 9a, b, c, d, and e must be filled out).
9b. Provide the name of the supervision agency in the sentencing district.
9c. Provide the sentencing district, e.g., Southern District of WV.
9d. Provide the address of the supervision agency in the sentencing district (the street address
not the mailing address).
9e. Provide a contact telephone number for the supervision agency in the sentencing district.
10a. This section (items 10a, b, c, d, and e) applies only to cases when supervision has
transferred to another district/authority. If the inmate will release to the sentencing district
indicate “n/a”. If inmate’s residence is not within the sentencing district (see item
9c.) indicate the name of the supervision agency’s Chief/Director in the district of
residence.
10b. Provide the name of the supervision agency in the relocation district.
10c. Provide the relocation district, e.g., Middle District of NC.
10d. Provide the address of the supervision agency in the relocation district (the street address
not the mailing address).
10e. Provide a contact telephone number for the supervision agency in the relocation district.
11. Indicate the inmate’s proposed release address. If released to a RRC, the address of
proposed resident should be left blank. This information is subject to change during the RRC
placement. This information should be completed by RRC staff.
12a. Is a DNA sample required? Indicate “yes” or “no”.
12b. If 12a. is “yes”; indicate date (12/30/2006YY) sample taken (as it appears on the Inmate
DNA Number History transaction) or “NEEDS”. If 12a. is “no” type “n/a”.

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12c. If a date is provided in item 12b. provide DNA number (e.g., BOP00001). If a date is not
provided in item 12b. type “n/a”.
13. If item 7 indicates “yes,” the inmate’s signature is required on the file copy. If the inmate
refuses to sign staff will indicate by signature that the inmate was advised of Obligation to
Report for Supervision. The decision as to when the inmate signs the form will be at the
discretion of the releasing facility. In cases where the inmate is not physically in custody (i.e.,
State Writ, IAD, etc.) CSD staff will ask the authority that has physical custody of the inmate to
execute the BP-A714 (fax transmittal and return is acceptable for file copy).
If released to a RRC, this section will be left blank. If item 7 indicates “yes,” RRC staff will
have the inmate sign the file copy. If the inmate refused to sign, RRC staff will indicate by
signature that the inmate was advised of Obligation to Report for Supervision.
c. Release of Immigration Detainee with Supervision to Follow (BP-A325)
BP-A325 RELEASE OF IMMIGRATION DETAINEE WITH SUPERVISION TO
FOLLOW is available on Sallyport and BOPDOCS.
1. Name of Institution
2. Current Date
3. Inmate’s Committed Name
4. Inmate’s Register Number
5. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Number
6. FBI Number
7. Self-Explanatory
8. U.S. Parole Commission Office in your Region with Address.
A. Name of Analyst in U.S. Parole Commission
B. Analyst’s Phone Number
9. U.S. Probation Office of the District of Conviction (Procure address from U.S. Probation
Officer Address Book)
A. Name of Chief U.S. Probation Officer in District of Conviction
B. Phone Number found in Resource as listed above.
10. Check either (a) or (b) and indicate date of release from Federal sentence. If Good
Conduct Time Release, cross out “Mandatory Release Date” and statement relating to certificate
attachment, and type in Good Conduct Release.
11. If there is a Special Parole Term, note how many years
12. Note length of Probation. If Good Conduct Release with Supervised Release Term to
Follow, cross out term “probation” in #19 and #20, and replace with “Supervised Release” and
number of years imposed.
13. Date Supervision will end. If release is via Good Conduct Release, leave blank.
14. Date ICE to assume custody

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PSXXXX
MM/DD/YY
d. Multi-Purpose Certificate (I-33)

10-10

1.
Check the:
a. “Certificate of Mandatory Release” in Mandatory Release cases.
b. “Certificate of Mandatory Release to Special Parole” in any case that is serving a
Special Parole Term Violation and is subsequently Mandatorily released.
c. “Certificate of Special Parole” in all Expiration, Regular Parole, and Regular Mandatory
Release cases where Special Parole follows.
d. “Certificate of Court Designated Parole” only when Parole is ordered by the Court, pursuant
to18 U.S.C. § 4205(f).
2. Inmate’s Committed Name (See SENTRY).
3. Register Number
4. Facility Name
5. Check this box in all Mandatory Release cases, with the exception of Mandatory Release
from a Special Parole Term Violation.
a. This Block represents the total amount of Statutory Good Time and/or Extra Good Time
earned during this period of confinement, and which entitles the person to release on the date
described in 5b. below.
b. Date the inmate is actually released from the institution.
c. This date is determined by simply subtracting 180 days from the Final Full Term Date.
It is typically found on the computation sheet and is entitled “180 Day Date.”
d. “Days remaining to be served.” The days remaining to be served will be calculated from the
day after release until the Full Term Date.
6.
Check “Special Parole” block in Mandatory Release cases that have a Special Parole
Term to Follow; cases released via Expiration of Sentence with Special Parole to Follow; and,
Parole releases with a Special Parole to Follow. When release is via Mandatory Release from
Special Parole Term Violator, check this block only.
a. Date Special Parole Term Begins:
1. On the 180-day date in Mandatory Release cases;
2. Date of release in all Expiration cases;
3. On the day after Full Term Date in all Parole cases;
4. On Mandatory Release back to Special Parole, remainder of Special Parole begins the day
after release.
b. The “days remaining to be served” here represents the number of days owed from, and
including, the Special Parole Term beginning date and the established date that represents the end
of Special Parole Term Supervision.
c. This is the date when Special Parole Term Supervision ends. It is determined by adding the
term of Special Parole to the beginning Special Parole Term Supervision date, and then dropping
one day.
7. Complete this section only when the Court orders Parole consistent with 18 U.S.C. §
4205(f).
a. This is the date the court ordered an effective parole release.
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b. Days remaining to serve will be calculated from the day after release until the Full Term
Date.
8. Judicial District where supervision will occur.
9. Name of Chief U.S. Probation Officer. See appropriate directory.
10. Signature of Inmate (original required on each copy).
11. Register Number.
12. Case Manager’s Signature (original required on each copy).
13. Self-Explanatory (Title of #12).
14. Date Actually Signed.
15. Initial Risk Category – Established by the U.S. Parole Commission. If person has had a
prior U.S. Parole Commission hearing, this information should be on the Notice of Action. If not,
contact the case manager or the U.S. Parole Commission. An experienced case manager will be
able to calculate the risk category.
16. Self-Explanatory.
17. Self-Explanatory.
18. List Special Conditions on the reverse side of this form. Special Conditions are generated
by the United States Parole Commission and are contained in the Notice of Action.
e. Certificate Entitling Prisoner to Gratuities (BP-A379)
BP-A379 CERTIFICATE ENTITLING PRISONER TO GRATUITIES, ETC. is
available on Sallyport and BODOCS.
This Form is to be used only when releasing inmates to detaining authorities (other than
Immigration), with parole or mandatory release Federal supervision to follow.
1. Committed Name, Register Number, and date of inmate release
2. Sentence
3. Cross out, as appropriate. If release is other than indicated, cross out both, and type in
appropriate release. See CSD staff with questions. Fill in the name of the institution from
which the inmate is being released.
4. Fill in detaining jurisdiction, e.g., State of Florida; Cook County, Illinois; etc.
5. a. Fill in detaining jurisdiction if turned over on untried charges.
b. Fill in detainer sentence length and name of institution if known. c. Fill in detainer offense.
6. Fill in date Federal supervision expires.
7. Fill in the amount of money the inmate will take with him/her on release date.
8. a. The amount of cash gratuity authorized for the inmate when he is released from custody
of the detaining authority.
b. Fill in Federal supervision release destination.
SECTION 2 – Completed by inmate as indicated in the form instructions.

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SECTION 3 – To be completed by final release authority.
BP-A558 UNTIMELY RELEASE NOTIFICATION is available on Sallyport and
BOPDOCS.
f. Late Release Notice for United States Probation Service (BP-A623)
“Would have been release date” refers to the date that would have occurred in the past based
on a recalculation of sentence due to a court order or staff review. “Over-served time” refers to
the days served in imprisonment between a would have been release date and the actual release
date.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Name of Institution
Committed Name of Inmate
Register Number
Would have been release date (Proper Release Date). Self-explanatory.
Actual Release Date. Self-explanatory.
Over-Served Time (Days) Amount. The time from the would have been release date
through the actual release date.
7. Over-Served Time Reason. Self-explanatory.
8. Self-explanatory.
9. Self-explanatory.
10. Self-explanatory.
Note: Do not submit this report for “old law” cases or for “new law” cases that have no
supervised release to follow.
1005. CORRECTIONAL SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT FORMS
Form No.

Title

BP-A171
BP-A0175
BP-A189
BP-A236
BP-A238
BP-A239
BP-A284
BP-A325
BP-A327

Record of Information Release
In-Transit Data Form
Release and Gratuity Information BP-A235 IAD – Notice of Untried Indictment
IAD – Place of Imprisonment
IAD – Certificate of Inmate Status
IAD – Offer to Deliver Temporary Custody
Transfer Notice
Release of Immigration Detainee with Supervision To Follow
Returned Correspondence

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BP-A328
BP-A331
BP-A333
BP-A377
BP-A379
BP-A380
BP-A382
BP-A383
BP-A384
BP-A388
BP-A389
BP-A390
BP-A392
BP-A393
BP-A394
BP-A395
BP-A396
BP-A397
BP-A398
BP-A399
BP-A401
BP-A0402
BP-P0405
BP-A407
BP-A408
BP-A515
BP-A558
BP-A559
BP-A564
BP-A565
BP-A566
BP-A567
BP-A568
EMS-A609
BP-A613
BP-A676

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Stamps, Negotiable Instrument, or other Returned to Sender
Authorization to Receive Package or Property
Worksheet Sentence Computation Record
Prisoner Remand
Certificate Entitling Prisoner to Gratuities
Good Time Record
Commitment Summary
Inmate Personal Property Record
Notice of Release of Inmate with Criminal Fine Judgment
Response to Records Request
Statutory Good Time Action Notice
Extra Good Time Recommendation
Release Authorization
Notice of Escaped Federal Prisoner
Detainer Action Letter
Notice to U.S. Attorney of Committed Fine
Certificate of Record
Notice to Commissary Supervisor of Committed Fine
Disposition of General Correspondence While Inmate is Released Temporarily
on Writ
Transfer Order
Committed Fine and/or Cost Application, Oath, and Order
Confiscation and Disposition of Contraband
SENTRY Paper (9 ½ x 11) for Large Printers
Acknowledgment of Inmate, Part 1 & 2
Acknowledgment of Inmate, Part 3 & 4
Abandoned Inmate Property
Untimely Release Notification
Sentence Computation Checklist
IAD Form VI – Evidence of Agent’s Authority
IAD/State Writ – Prosecutor’s Certification
IAD Form VII – Prosecutor’s Acceptance of Temporary Custody
IAD/State Writ – Acknowledgment
IAD Form V – Request for Temporary Custody
Early/Late Release Report
Determination of Violent/Non-Violent Status,VCCLEA
Inmate Remand File Labels

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Attachment A
INMATE JUDGMENT & COMMITMENT FILE ORGANIZATION
**All documents to be filed in chronological order**
LE F T SID E
Secret Service C ard
SEN T R Y - Sentence M onitoring C
omputation D ata
- Sentence M onitoring Independent
Sentence
C omputation (for m anual dates)
Parole/M R /SP T V iolator W arrants
D etermination of: V iolent/N on-V
iolent Status, V C C L E A
(B P -A 613)
Title 18 U .S.C . § 3621(e):
A ttachment C - (C hange in D A P
Status M emo)
A ttachment K - (F inal R eview of
Inmate’s P rovisional
E arly R elease) C
entral O ffice W ritten A pproval
N otification of R R C P lacement D
ate (BP -A 628)
A ttachment H - (N otification of P
rovisional
D etermination for 18 U .S.C . §
3621(e) Sentence R eduction)
Title 18 U .S.C . § 4046(c):
A ttachment E - (C hange in IC C
Sentence R eduction
Status)
A ttachment F - (N otice to Inmate
the P reviously
Scheduled R elease is B
eing D elayed) A ttachment D - (P
rovisional N otification of IC C
Sentence R eduction)
J& C ’s and M odifications (C
ertified)
C ourt O rders (C ertified)
N unc P ro Tunc A uthorizations
U SM S Individual C ustody and D
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etention R eport
(U SM -129)
C orrespondence/D ocuments: relating to
Sentence, Jail Credit, U ntim ely R elease and
R egister N um ber (to include D .C . F ace
Sheets,D .C . V iolator W arrant A pplications,
and D .C . R elease or D etention O rders)
Fines: (BP -A 384, B P -A 401, O B D -500, B P
-A 395, B P -A 397), Installm ent A greem ents,
& docum ents/correspondence relating to
fines being paid
Presentence Investigation R eport (P SI)
D etainers/IA D P aperw ork
Prisoner R emand - M C C M odified (B P A 377)
C ommitment Summary (B P -A 382)

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and C ommitment (BP- A 385)
R IG H T SID E
SE N T R Y Sentence M onitoring G
ood T ime D ata
Inmate D iscipline D ata C
hronological D isciplinary R ecord

F B I F ingerprint C ards (F B I-249); one
full set & latest transfer card
ID P hoto (additional photos m ay be stored
on the right side of the file under all docum
ents)

Specialized D aily L og V erification
N otification F orm
(G E D U N SA T)
IC E W ill D eport O rder
G ood T ime R ecord (B P-A380) or
(PSIE )
P arole C ommission N otice of A
ction (N O A )
R elease A uthorization (B P -A392)
N otice of E scaped F ederal P risoner
(B P -A 393) G ood C onduct Time A
ction N otice (B P -A 448) Statutory G
ood T ime A ction N otice (B P -A 389)
E xtra G ood T ime R ecommendation
(B P -A 390), (F P I-96),
or SE N T R Y W ork H istory
D .C . E ducation G ood T ime (D C E G
T)
T ransfer O rder (B P -A 399)
SE N T R Y Security/D esignation D
ata Sheets
W rits of H abeas C orpus (C ertified
& verified)
A uthorized U nescorted T ransfer
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Attachment B. PROSECUTOR’S NOTIFICATION (SAMPLE LETTER)
(DATE)
PROSECUTOR'S NAME TITLE
STREET ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP CODE
RE: INMATE NAME
INMATE REGISTER NO.
STATE CASE/REFERENCE NO.
Dear PROSECUTOR’S NAME:
The above-referenced defendant has requested disposition of pending charges in your jurisdiction
pursuant to the Interstate Agreement on Detainers Act (IADA). Necessary forms are enclosed.
We request action be taken under Article III of the IADA and IAD Form VI (BP-A564),
“Evidence of Agents’ Authority” and Form VII (BP-A566), “Prosecutor’s Acceptance of
Temporary Custody” be submitted to us, as necessary. The two (2) persons who are the
designated agents to return the prisoner to your State must also be the persons whose signatures
appear on the Form VI. It would be advisable to designate alternate agents whose signatures
must also appear on the Form VI, in the event the primary agents are unable to make the trip.
Also be advised that the designated agents must have in their possession a copy of the Form VI,
proper identification, and a certified copy of the warrant when assuming custody of the prisoner.
Any questions regarding this procedure may be directed to the individual listed below or the
Agreement Administrator for your State.
Inmates who are temporarily transferred pursuant to the IAD remain under the primary
jurisdiction of Federal authorities. Should you accept temporary custody of this inmate, we wish
to remind you that under Article V(e) of the IAD, you are required to return the above-named
inmate to this institution after prosecution on all pending charges. While this inmate is in your
temporary custody, he or she will be held in a suitable jail that meets the level of security
required by the Bureau of Prisons. In addition, security requirements for the inmate (e.g.,
type of restraints, number of escorting staff, who may transport, etc.) must be met. Any
problems associated with this inmate must be reported to the individual listed below. This
inmate may not be released on bail or bond while in your custody. Additionally, this inmate is
not to be committed to a state correctional institution for service of any state sentence(s) that may
be imposed because of your prosecution.

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PROSECUTOR’S NOTIFICATION
Page Two
RE: INMATE’S NAME

To help us with processing, please fill out the enclosed certification form and return to us before
scheduling a date for assuming custody. Upon completion of the State proceedings, contact this
office to schedule a date for the inmate's return to Federal custody.
If you have any questions on this matter, please call: MANAGER’S NAME AND
TELEPHONE NUMBER.

Sincerely,
CEO’S NAME

/s/ NAME MANAGER

Enclosures: BP-Forms A235, A236, A238, A239
BP-A565, IAD/State Writ – Prosecutor’s Certification Form
cc: Clerk of Court
State IADA Administrator

NOTIFICATION (SAMPLE LETTER) (DATE)
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PROSECUTOR’S NAME TITLE
STREET ADDRESS
CITY, STATE
ZIP CODE

RE: INMATE NAME
INMATE REGISTER NO.
STATE CASE/REFERENCE NO.

Dear OTHER PROSECUTOR’S NAME:
The above-referenced defendant has requested disposition of pending charges in (ORIGINAL
JURISDICTION) pursuant to Article III of the Interstate Agreement on Detainers Act (IADA).
According to Article III(d), the inmate’s request also is a request for disposition of the charges in
your jurisdiction lodged as a detainer. Consistent with the same Article, copies of the appropriate
forms are enclosed. You should contact the prosecuting official named above to arrange for a
transfer of custody once trial is had in their jurisdiction. Any questions regarding this procedure
may be directed to the individual listed below or the Agreement Administrator for your state.
Inmates who are temporarily transferred pursuant to the IAD remain under the primary
jurisdiction of Federal authorities. Should you accept temporary custody of this inmate, and are
the last to prosecute the inmate among those eligible to do so, you will be required to return him
or her to this institution after prosecution of all pending charges that form the basis for your
detainer (Article V(e)). While in your temporary custody, the inmate must be held in a suitable
jail that meets the level of security required by the Bureau of Prisons. In addition, security
requirements for the inmate (e.g., type of restraints, number of escorting staff, who may
transport, etc.) must be met. Any problems encountered with this inmate must be reported to
the individual listed below. This inmate may not be released on bail or bond while in your
custody. Additionally, this inmate is not to be committed to a state correctional institution for
service of any state sentence(s) that may be imposed because of your prosecution.
To help us with processing, please fill out the enclosed certification form and return to us before
scheduling a date for assuming custody.

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OTHER PROSECUTOR’S NOTIFICATION
Page Two
RE: INMATE'S NAME
If you have any questions on this matter, please call: MANAGER’S NAME AND
TELEPHONE NUMBER.
Sincerely,
CEO’S NAME

/s/ NAME MANAGER

Enclosures: BP-Forms S235, S236, S238, S239
BP-S565, IAD/State Writ – Prosecutor’s Certification Form
cc: Clerk of Court (COUNTY)
(ORIGINAL PROSECUTOR’S NAME & ADDRESS)
State IADA Administrator

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Attachment D. ARTICLE III FOLLOW-UP (SAMPLE 90-DAY LETTER)

(DATE) PROSECUTOR’S NAME
TITLE
STREET ADDRESS
CITY, STATE
ZIP CODE

RE: INMATE NAME
INMATE REGISTER NO.
STATE CASE/REFERENCE NO.

Dear PROSECUTOR’S NAME:
The above-named subject applied for final disposition of pending charges pursuant to the
Interstate Agreement on Detainers Act (IADA)’ which application was received in your office on
(DATE).
As you are aware, under Article III of the IADA, inmate (NAME) is to be brought to trial on
these charges within 180 days from the date the forms were received in your office as noted on
the certified mail receipt. It appears that inmate (NAME) has not been brought to trial on the
charges specified in your detainer and the 180-day period will lapse on (DATE).
I would appreciate hearing from you at your earliest convenience as to your state’s intentions in
this case. Further arrangements may be made by contacting me at (TELEPHONE NUMBER).

Sincerely,

/s/ NAME MANAGER
cc: Agreement Administrator

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Attachment E. ARTICLE III FOLLOW-UP (SAMPLE 180-DAY LETTER) (DATE)

PROSECUTOR’S NAME TITLE
STREET ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP CODE
RE: INMATE NAME
INMATE REGISTER NUMBER STATE CASE/REFERENCE NO.
Dear PROSECUTOR’S NAME:
On (DATE), the above-referenced Federal offender made application for final disposition of
pending charges in your jurisdiction pursuant to the Interstate Agreement on Detainers Act
(IADA). Pursuant to inmate (NAME) application, we forwarded all applicable forms to your
office and the court via Certified Mail, Return Receipt. Our records indicate that the application
was received in your office on (DATE).
As you are aware, under Article III of the IADA, inmate (NAME) was to be brought to trial on
these charges within 180 days from the date the forms were received in your office. Inmate
(NAME) has not been brought to trial on these charges and the 180-day time limit has expired.
I would appreciate hearing from you at your earliest convenience as to your state’s intentions in
this case. Further arrangements may be made by contacting me at (TELEPHONE NUMBER).

Sincerely,

/s/ NAME MANAGER
cc: Agreement Administrator

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Attachment F. 30-DAY WAIVER (SAMPLE)
TO: INMATE NAME
INMATE REGISTER NO.
You are hereby notified that the (PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE), (CITY), (STATE), has
requested temporary custody under the Interstate Agreement on Detainers Act (IAD), so that you
might be prosecuted on the charge(s) of:
STATE CASE/REFERENCE NO.: CHARGE(S):
You are hereby further notified that pursuant to Article IV(a) of the IAD you are afforded a
period of 30 days from this date in which you may submit a request to the Warden of this
institution to oppose being turned over to the above-listed agency.
You may also elect to waive this 30-day period. Please indicate your intentions below.
NAME MANAGER
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I hereby request the 30-day period under Article IV(a).
I hereby waive the 30-day period and authorize the Offer of Temporary Custody be sent at
this time.
Date:
Inmate Signature
Staff Witness:

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Attachment G. PROSECUTOR’S REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY CUSTODY (SAMPLE
LETTER)
(DATE) PROSECUTOR’S NAME
TITLE
STREET ADDRESS
CITY, STATE
ZIP CODE
RE: INMATE NAME
INMATE REGISTER NO.
STATE CASE/REFERENCE NO.
Dear PROSECUTOR’S NAME:
In response to your request for temporary custody pursuant to the Interstate Agreement on
Detainers Act (IADA), applicable forms are enclosed.
Please be advised subject has been notified of your request and has been afforded a 30-day period
in which to contact the Warden of this institution as to any reasons why he should not be
produced in your State pursuant to the Agreement.
The inmate has waived this 30-day period. You may contact this facility directly to
arrange for temporary custody.
The inmate has elected this 30-day period, provided under Article IV(a), which
expires on (
DATE ). Any court proceedings must occur after this date.
Please remit to this office completed Form VI, “Evidence of Agent’s Authority to Act for
Receiving State” (BP-A564). The persons designated as agents to return the prisoner to your
State must also be the persons whose signatures appear on the Form VI. Naming alternative
agents would be advisable in case your primary agents cannot make the trip. The alternate
agents’ signatures should also appear on the Form VI. Also be advised that the designated agents
must have in their possession a copy of the warrant when assuming custody of the prisoner.
Inmates who are temporarily transferred pursuant to the IAD remain under the primary
jurisdiction of Federal authorities. Should you accept temporary custody of this inmate, we wish
to remind you that under Article V(e) of the IADA, you are required to return the above-named
inmate to this institution after prosecution on all pending charges.

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RE: INMATE’S NAME
While this inmate is in your temporary custody, he/she will be held in a suitable jail that meets
the level of security required by the Bureau of Prisons. In addition, security requirements for
the inmate (e.g., type of restraints, number of escorting staff, who may transport, etc.) must
be met.
Any problems associated with this inmate must be reported to the individual listed below. This
inmate may not be released on bail or bond while in your custody. Additionally, this inmate is
not to be committed to a state correctional institution for service of any state sentence(s) that may
be imposed because of your prosecution.
To help us with processing, please fill out the enclosed certification form and return to us before
scheduling a date for assuming custody.
If you have any questions on this matter, please call: MANAGER’S NAME AND
TELEPHONE NUMBER.

Sincerely,
CEO’S NAME

/s/ NAME MANAGER

Enclosures: BP-Forms A235, A236, A238, A239
BP-A565, IAD/State Writ – Prosecutor’s Certification Form
cc: Clerk of Court
State IADA Administrator

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