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U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Prisons
PROGRAM STATEMENT
OPI:
CPD/CSB
NUMBER:
5270.11
DATE:
November 23, 2016
Special Housing Units
Is,
Approved: Thomas R. Kane
Acting Director, Federal Bureau of Prisons
1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE
§ 541.20 Purpose.
This subpart describes the Federal Bureau of Prisons' (Bureau) operation of
special housing units (SHU) at Bureau institutions. The Bureau's operation of
SHUs is authorized by 18 U.S.C. 4042(a)(2) and (3).
a. Program Objectives. The expected results of this program are:
■ Special Housing Unit placement should always serve a specific penological purpose.
■ Inmates are housed in the least restrictive setting necessary to ensure their own safety, as well
as the safety of staff, other inmates, and the public.
■ A safe and orderly environment will be provided for staff and inmates.
■ Living conditions for inmates in disciplinary segregation and administrative detention will
meet or exceed applicable standards.
■ Accurate and complete records will be maintained on conditions and events in special
housing units.
Federal Regulations from 28 CFR are shown in this type.
Implementing instructions are shown in this type.
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