Inmate Security Designation and Custody Classification

U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons

C H A N G E N O T I C E

OPI: CPD/CPB

NUMBER:

5100.08, CN-1

DATE:

September 4, 2019

Inmate Security Designation and Custody

Classification

/s/

Approved: Kathleen Hawk Sawyer

Director, Federal Bureau of Prisons

This Change Notice (CN) implements the following changes to Program Statement 5100.08,

Inmate Security Designation and Custody Classification, dated September 12, 2006, in light

of the FIRST STEP Act.

The highlighted text was added to INTRODUCTION:

The Bureau of Prisons shall designate the place of the prisoner's imprisonment, and shall, subject

to bed availability, the prisoner's security designation, the prisoner's programmatic needs, the

prisoner's mental and medical health needs, any request made by the prisoner related to faith-

based needs, recommendations of the sentencing court, and other security concerns of the Bureau

of Prisons, place the prisoner in a facility as close as practicable to the prisoner's primary

residence, and to the extent practicable, in a facility within 500 driving miles of that residence.

The highlighted text was added and the deleted text is struck through in Chapter 5,

MANAGEMENT VARIABLES AND PUBLIC SAFETY FACTORS:

D Release Residence. The Bureau of Prisons attempts to place each inmate in an

institution that is reasonably close to the anticipated release area. Ordinarily,

placement within 500 miles of the release area is to be considered reasonable,

regardless of whether there may be an institution closer to the inmate’s release

area. To the extent practicable, placement to the closest facility within 500

driving miles of the release area will be considered reasonable, subject to bed

availability, the prisoner’s security designation, the prisoner’s programmatic

needs, the prisoner’s mental and medical health needs, any request made by the

prisoner related to faith-based needs, recommendations of the sentencing court,

and other security concerns of the Bureau of Prisons. This MGTV may also apply

to inmates who are within 36 months of release.

Following are example situations: facility activation; population pressures

affecting available appropriate-level bed space within 500 driving miles of the

inmate’s anticipated release residence; gang/security concerns.

Additionally highlighted text was added and the deleted text is struck through in Chapter 7,

Institution Classification Transfers.

2. NEARER RELEASE TRANSFERS (Code 313). Once the inmate has been transferred

within 500 driving miles of his or her release residence, no further referrals will be made for

nearer release transfer consideration. further referrals can be considered for nearer release

transfer consideration subject to bed availability, the prisoner’s security designation, the

prisoner’s programmatic needs, the prisoner’s mental and medical health needs, any request

made by the prisoner related to faith-based needs, recommendations of the sentencing court,

and other security concerns of the Bureau of Prisons.

Program

Statement

OPI: CPD/CPB

NUMBER: P5100.08

DATE: 9/12/2006

SUBJECT: Inmate Security

Designation and Custody

Classification

1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE. This Program Statement provides policy

and procedure regarding the Bureau of Prisons inmate

classification system. The classification of inmates is

necessary to place each inmate in the most appropriate

security level institution that also meets their program

needs and is consistent with the Bureau’s mission to protect

society.

The Bureau’s classification, designation and

redesignation procedures are consistent with the

statutory authority contained in 18 U.S.C. § 3621(b). All

classification, designation and redesignation decisions

are made without favoritism given to an inmate’s social

or economic status.

2. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES. The expected results of this Program

Statement are:

a. Each inmate will be placed in a facility commensurate

with their security and program needs through an objective

and consistent system of classification which also allows

staff to exercise their professional judgement; and,

b. Staff will systematically and objectively review an

inmate’s classification making the environment in which

they are housed safer for both inmates and staff while

protecting the public from undue risk.

3. SUMMARY OF CHANGES. This revision incorporates Executive

Staff decisions 03-04-05 and 99-03-03, as well as other

procedural changes such as the movement of most

designation/redesignation functions (04-08-17) to the

Designation and Sentence Computation Center (DSCC), Grand

Prairie, Texas.

a. The scoring item “Type of Prior Commitment” has been

replaced with “Criminal History Score.” (Chapter 4, Page 8 and

Chapter 6, Page 5)

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b. A new scoring item for inmate “Age” has

been added. (Chapter 4, Page 12 and Chapter 6,

Page 8)

c. A new scoring item for “Education Level” has

been added. (Chapter 4, Page 12 and Chapter 6, Page 8)

d. The “Drug/Alcohol Abuse” scoring item has been added to

the BP-337 and has moved from Section C (Custody Scoring) of

the BP-338 to Section B (Base Scoring) of the BP-338. (Chapter

4, Page 13 and Chapter 6, Page 9)

e. The “Mental/Psychological Stability” scoring item

has been discontinued.

f. The “Responsibility Demonstrated” scoring item

has been replaced with “Living Skills” and “Program

Participation.” (Chapter 6, Page 10)

g. Instructions for scoring the “Family/Community

Ties” scoring item have been clarified. (Chapter 6, Page

13)

h. The floor for the Violent Behavior PSF has been

reduced from High to Low Security. (Chapter 5, Page

i. New cutpoints and a new Custody Variance Table have

been developed. (Chapter 1, Page 2 and Chapter 6, Page 15)

j. An expiration date for the Greater Security

Management Variable has been added. (Chapter 5, Page 5)

k. The criteria for the Deportable Alien PSF

has been clarified. (Chapter 5, Page 9)

l. Text has been added that formalizes the Bureau’s past

and current practice of continually assessing the

effectiveness of its inmate classification process. (Program

Statement Section 6)

m. Text has been added that encourages DSCC staff to

consider using a Management Variable when designating inmates

where age is largely the contributing factor in the inmate’s

placement. (Chapter 5, Page 5)

n. Text has been revised that requires the entry of

supporting information in the BP-337 “REMARKS SECTION”

when there is

Pre-Sentence Investigation Report information relevant to that

scoring item. (Chapter 4, Page 13)

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o. The DSCC Administrator will ensure that designation/

redesignation decisions are applied consistently on a

bureau- wide basis. (Chapter 4, Page 14)

p. DSCC staff must contact the sentencing court if a

Statement of Reasons is not received at the time a request

for designation is made. (Chapter 3, Page 1)

q. Inmates who currently qualify for unescorted transfer

may be transported by family members via POV from one camp to

another camp. (Chapter 7, Page 8)

r. The appendices on Sentence Procedures, Institutions

Missions and Parolable Institutions have been removed

from the manual, but will be available on the CPB

website.

s. The Offense Severity Scale, Definition of Roles

involved in Drug Offenses and the Special Instructions

appendices have been combined into one appendix.

t. All transfer requests under codes 309 - Disciplinary and

323 - Close Supervision will be directed to the Designation and

Sentence Computation Center. “W REDES C” has been eliminated and

“W REDES D” has been changed to “W REDES R” to reflect routine

redesignations.

(Chapter 7, Page 2)

u. The female versions of the BP-337 and BP-338 have been

discontinued although certain policies and procedures

specific to female offenders are maintained i.e. security

levels, cutpoints, Public Safety Factors and Management

Variables.

v. The “Release on Own Recognizance” scoring item

has been discontinued. (Chapter 4, Page 5)

w. The description of Management Variable “U” has been

revised to include all long-term detainees. It no longer applies

solely to Mariel Cuban Detainees. (Chapter 5, Page 4)

x. The medical transfer code descriptions were

revised to include “Level of Care” language. (Chapter 7,

Pages 21-22)

y. The criteria for the Prison Disturbance PSF

has been clarified. (Chapter 5, Page 10)

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4. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED

a. Directive Rescinded

P5100.07 Security Designation and Custody Classification

Manual (9/3/99)

b. Directives Referenced

P5070.10 Responses to Judicial Recommendations and U.S.

Attorney Reports (6/30/97)

P5070.11 Study and Observation Report (12/31/97)

P5110.15 Notifications of Release to State and Local

Law Enforcement Officials (8/30/00)

P5111.03 Mariel Cuban Detainees (10/25/99)

P5140.35 Transfer of a Prisoner to State Custody Prior

to Release from the Federal Sentence

(9/12/01)

P5141.02 Sex Offender Notification and Registration

(12/14/98)

P5180.04 Central Inmate Monitoring System (8/16/96)

P5215.05 Youth Corrections Act (YCA), Inmates and

Programs (3/17/99)

P5216.05 Juvenile Delinquents (9/1/99)

P5264.07 Telephone Regulations for Inmates (1/31/02)

P5270.07 Inmate Discipline and Special Housing Units

(12/29/87)

P5280.08 Furloughs (2/4/98)

P5553.07 Escapes/Deaths Notifications (2/10/06)

P5800.13 Inmate Systems Management Manual (6/28/02)

P7310.04 Community Corrections Center (CCC) Utilization

and Transfer Procedure (12/16/98)

5. STANDARDS REFERENCED

a. American Correctional Association 2

Edition Standards for

Administration of Correctional Agencies: 2-CO-4B-01

b. American Correctional Association 4th Edition Standards

for Adult Correctional Institutions: 4-4132, 4-4296, 4-4300, 4-

4306, and 4-4444

c. American Correctional Association 4th Edition

Performance- Based Standards for Adult Local

Detention Facilities:

4- ALDF-1A-10, 4-ALDF-2A-31, and 4-ALDF-2A-37

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6. ACTION. All inmate classification decisions and related

actions will be made in accordance with the procedures in this

Program Statement and are effective immediately. Implementation

for each inmate shall occur in accordance with his or her next

regularly scheduled custody review. Those cases that have a

security level increase as a direct result of the initial

implementation of this policy will not ordinarily be

transferred to a higher security facility. Bureau

institutions may submit lists of these inmates to the DSCC in

lieu of a Request for Management Variable for application of an

appropriate Management Variable.

In accordance with the procedures set forth in this manual, a

Transfer Request/Application of Management Variable must be

submitted to the DSCC for those cases that have a security

level decrease, for transfer to a lesser security level

facility or application of an appropriate Management Variable.

This Program Statement authorizes the continuation of the

Bureau’s Inmate Classification Workgroup under the direction of

the Assistant Director, Correctional Programs Division or

his/her designee. The Assistant Director (CPD) will select and

replace workgroup members, on an as-needed basis, with subject

matter experts in inmate classification and related disciplines

who represent institutions, Regional Offices and the Central

Office.

The Inmate Classification Workgroup or its subgroups will meet

or video conference at least annually to assess the overall

effectiveness of the inmate classification system and report as

appropriate their findings and recommendations to the Director

and the agency’s Executive Staff. Consideration may be given to

include institutional staff with experience at various security

and custody levels.

/s/

Harley G. Lappin

Director

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Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 1

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 2

Security Designation Procedures for New Commitments . Chapter 3

Inmate Load and Security Designation Form, BP-337 . . Chapter 4

Management Variables and Public Safety Factors . . .. Chapter 5

Custody Classification Form Instructions, BP-338 . . Chapter 6

Inmate Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 7

Offense Severity Scale/Definition of Roles involved in

Drug Offenses/Special Instructions . . . . . . . . . Appendix A

Waiver for Misdemeanants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix B

Standard Abbreviations/Terms (BP-337) . . . . . . . . Appendix C

Request for Transfer/Application of Management . . . Appendix D

Variable (409)

The Sentence Procedures Appendix, Institution Missions

Appendix and the Parolable Institutions Appendix can be found

on the Correctional Programs Branch (CPB) web page.

Quarterly updates

will be made based upon submissions by the respective regions

to the DSCC Administrator.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Bureau of Prisons (BOP) institutions are classified into

one of five security levels: MINIMUM, LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH, and

ADMINISTRATIVE based on the level of security and staff

supervision the institution is able to provide.

An institution’s level of security and staff supervision

is based on the following factors:

mobile patrol;

internal security;

towers;

type of inmate housing;

perimeter barriers;

inmate-to-staff ratio; and,

detection devices;

any special institutional mission.

Similarly, BOP inmates are classified based on

the following factors:

•

The level of security and supervision the inmate

requires; and,

•

The inmate’s program needs, i.e., substance abuse,

educational/vocational training, individual

counseling, group counseling, or medical/mental

health treatment, etc.

In summary, the initial assignment (designation) of an inmate

to a particular institution is based primarily upon:

•

The level of security and supervision the inmate

requires;

•

The level of security and staff supervision the

institution is able to provide; and,

•

The inmate’s program needs.

Additional factors that are also considered when designating

an inmate to a particular institution include, but are not

limited to:

•

The inmate’s release residence;

•

The level of overcrowding at an institution;

•

Any security, location or program recommendation made

by the sentencing court;

INTRODUCTION

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•

Any Central Inmate Monitoring issues (see

Program Statement Central Inmate

Monitoring Program);

•

Any additional security measures to ensure

the protection of victims/witnesses and the

public in general; and,

•

Any other factor(s) which may involve the

inmate’s confinement; the protection of society;

and/or the safe and orderly management of a BOP

facility.

Initial designations to BOP institutions are initiated, in

most cases by staff at the Designation and Sentence

Computation Center (DSCC), Grand Prairie, Texas, who assess

and enter information from the sentencing court, U.S. Marshals

Service,

U.S. Attorneys Office or other prosecuting authority and the

U.S. Probation Office about the inmate into a computer database

(SENTRY).

SENTRY then calculates a point score for that inmate which

(for example, 18 points) is then matched with a commensurate

security level institution.

Security

Level

Custody

Level

Male Female

MINIMUM

LOW

MEDIUM

HIGH

ADMINISTRATIVE

COMMUNITY and

OUT

OUT and IN

IN and MAXIMUM

All custody

levels

0-11 points

12-15 points

16-23 points

24+ points

All point

totals

0-15 points

16-30 points

31+ points

All

point

The Bureau of Prisons shall designate the place of the

prisoner's im

prisonment, and shall, subject to bed

availability, the prisoner's security designation, the

prisoner's programmatic needs, the prisoner's mental and

medical health needs, any request made by the prisoner related

to faith

-based needs, recommendations of th

e sentencing court,

and other security concerns of the Bureau of Prisons, place

the prisoner in a facility as close as practicable

to the

prisoner's primary residence, and to the extent practicable,

in a facility within 500 driving miles of that residence.

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An inmate’s security point score is not the only factor used

in determining a commensurate security level for an inmate. The

application of a PSF or MGTV could effect placement at either

a higher or lower level institution than the specified point

total indicates. (SEE CHAPTER 5 FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION)

NOTE: A security level cannot be assigned by SENTRY without

completing an Inmate Load and Security Designation

Form. If an inmate has not been assigned a security

level, SENTRY will automatically assign “UNKNOWN” as

the security level.

* Female security level institutions are classified

as Minimum, Low, High and Administrative.

Once all necessary information has been entered into the

SENTRY database, a DSCC or Medical Designations Officer,

(hereafter, Designator) selects an institution for service of

sentence based on all the previously mentioned factors.

Redesignations (transfers) from one Bureau institution to

another are considered in much the same manner using many of

the same factors used at the time of initial designation. In

addition, the inmate’s institutional adjustment and program

performance are also carefully reviewed when redesignation is

considered.

Finally, an initial custody level (COMMUNITY, IN, OUT, MAXIMUM)

is also assigned to the inmate that is consistent with the

institutions mission. (See previous chart). An inmate’s custody

level within any given security level institution is routinely

reviewed and may change for various reasons during the period

of incarceration.

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ADMINISTRATIVE INSTITUTION. An institution with a special

mission, where inmates are assigned based on factors other than

security and/or staff supervision (for example, medical/mental

health, pretrial and holdover). Administrative institutions are

designed to house all security level inmates.

CENTRAL INMATE MONITORING (CIM). The Bureau monitors and

controls the transfer, temporary release, and community

activities of certain inmates who present special needs for

management. Such inmates, known as Central Inmate Monitoring

cases, require a higher level of review prior to any

movement outside the institution.

CLASSIFICATION. The systematic subdivision of inmates into

groups based on their security and program needs.

COMMUNITY CUSTODY. The lowest custody level assigned to an

inmate which affords the lowest level of security and staff

supervision. An inmate who has COMMUNITY custody may be eligible

for the least secure housing, including any which is outside the

institution's perimeter, may work on outside details with

minimal supervision, and may participate in community-based

program activities if other eligibility requirements are

satisfied.

CONTRACT FACILITY. A state or local prison, institution,

facility, jail, or other non-federal enterprise that

contracts with the Bureau to house federal inmates (i.e.,

Community Corrections Center). Contract facilities are

contracted and supervised by the CCMs.

CRIMINAL HISTORY POINTS. Criminal History Points are used to

calculate the Bureau’s Criminal History Score. The Criminal

History Points is the calculation, as specified by the U.S.

Sentencing Commission Guidelines (Guidelines Manual, Chapter 4),

which assigns a numerical value based on the individuals entire

criminal record of convictions. Ordinarily, the Criminal History

Points are calculated by the United States Probation Office.

CRIMINAL HISTORY SCORE (CHS). The CHS is one of the factors used

to calculate the inmate’s security point total. The CHS is

derived from the Criminal History Points whereby the Criminal

History Points fall into one of six categories.

DEFINITIONS

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CURRENT OFFENSE. For classification purposes, the current

offense is the most severe documented instant offense

behavior regardless of the conviction offense.

CUSTODY CLASSIFICATION. The review process to assign a custody

level based on an inmate’s criminal history, instant offense,

and institutional adjustment. A custody level (i.e., COMMUNITY,

OUT, IN, and MAXIMUM) dictates the degree of staff supervision

required for an individual inmate.

DESIGNATION. An order from the DSCC indicating the initial

facility of confinement for an inmate.

DESIGNATION FACILITY (DFCL). Each of the separate missions

within an institution for designation purposes. Each DFCL is

shown as a separate line on the Population Report and has

its own security level and destination (DST) assignment.

Designations are made to a DFCL

code rather than to a facility (FACL) code.

JUDGMENT. The official court document (e.g., Judgment and

Commitment Order or Judgment in a Criminal Case) which is signed

by the Judge. The Judgment contains the offense(s) for which the

court imposes its sentence, which ordinarily includes a

financial, confinement and supervision obligation.

HISTORY. The inmate's entire background of criminal convictions

(excluding the current offense) and institutional disciplinary

findings used to assess points related to his/her history of

violence and/or history of escape.

IN CUSTODY. The second highest custody level assigned to an

inmate which requires the second highest level of security and

staff supervision. An inmate who has IN custody is assigned to

regular quarters and is eligible for all regular work

assignments and activities under a normal level of

supervision.

Inmates with IN custody are not eligible for work

details or programs outside the institution's secure perimeter.

LEGAL RESIDENCE. The inmate’s local and state address as

reported by the United States Probation Office at the

time of conviction.

LONG-TERM DETAINEE. A non-U.S. citizen (alien) who has:

•

finished serving a local, state, or federal sentence;

•

completed immigration proceedings that have resulted

in an order of deportation, exclusion, or other

means of

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removal by either the Executive Office for

Immigration Review (EOIR), or the Bureau of

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), formerly

the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS);

and,

•

cannot be removed from the country for various reasons.

MANAGEMENT SECURITY LEVEL (MSL). Management Security Level is

the security level assigned by the DSCC Administrator or

designee to an inmate upon application of any of the

following Management Variables:

•

PSF Waived;

•

Greater Security; and,

•

Lesser Security.

Based on these Management Variables, the Management

Security Level will normally be one security level greater

or lesser than the scored security level.

MANAGEMENT VARIABLE. A Management Variable (MGTVs) reflects and

supports the professional judgment of Bureau staff to ensure

the inmate’s placement in the most appropriate level

institution. A Management Variable(s) is required when

placement has been made and/or maintained at an institution

level inconsistent with the inmate’s security score — a score

which may not completely/ accurately reflect his or her

security needs.

MAXIMUM CUSTODY. The highest custody level assigned to an inmate

requiring the highest level of security and staff supervision.

An inmate with MAXIMUM custody requires ultimate control and

supervision. This classification is for individuals who, by

their behavior, have been identified as assaultive, predacious,

riotous, serious escape risks, or seriously disruptive to the

orderly running of an institution. Accordingly, quarters and

work assignments are assigned to ensure maximum control and

supervision. A custody change to or from MAXIMUM custody must be

justified thoroughly on the BP-338 form and maintained

permanently in the Inmate Central File.

MISDEMEANANT. An inmate convicted of an offense for which the

maximum penalty is one year or less. Such inmates may not be

transferred to a High security institution without first

signing a waiver. 18 U.S.C. § 4083 prohibits

placement of such inmates in "penitentiaries" without their

consent; however, the Bureau broadens that prohibition to

include any High security institution. A sample of the waiver

is provided in Appendix B.

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OUT CUSTODY. The second lowest custody level assigned to an

inmate requiring the second lowest level of security and

staff supervision. An inmate who has OUT custody may be

assigned to less secure housing and may be eligible for work

details outside the institution's secure perimeter with a

minimum of two-hour intermittent staff supervision.

PAROLE, MANDATORY RELEASE, OR SPECIAL PAROLE TERM VIOLATOR.

Violators are inmates who were released from Bureau custody to

the supervision of a D.C. or U.S. Probation Officer (USPO) and

have violated the conditions of their release. These violators

are returned to Bureau custody and are required to have a

parole hearing within certain time limits. The purpose of

this is to provide the inmate with an in-person hearing before

the U.S. Parole Commission (USPC) to determine if the inmate

has violated the conditions of parole, mandatory release, or

special parole. Therefore it is necessary to temporarily place

these individuals at parolable institutions in order to

conduct parole hearings.

PRIVATIZED FACILITY. A prison, institution, or other

correctional facility that is operated or supervised by a

non- governmental entity. Privatized facilities are

managed by private organizations or individuals with

oversight provided by Bureau staff.

PUBLIC SAFETY FACTOR. There are certain demonstrated behaviors

which require increased security measures to ensure the

protection of society. There are nine Public Safety Factors

(PSFs) which are applied to inmates who are not appropriate for

placement at an institution which would permit inmate access to

the community (i.e., MINIMUM security). The application of a PSF

overrides security point scores to ensure the appropriate

security level is assigned to an inmate, based on his or her

demonstrated current or prior behavior.

REDESIGNATION. The reassignment of an inmate from one

institution to another after initial designation. Unit staff

submit a request to the DSCC, and the inmate’s case is reviewed

for possible transfer. Approval of a redesignation results in an

order from DSCC staff indicating a correctional institution to

which an inmate is to be transferred. The actual movement of an

inmate from one institution or facility to another is referred

to as a transfer.

RELEASE RESIDENCE. The verifiable destination to which an inmate

realistically plans to reside upon release from Bureau custody.

The inmate must provide proof of residence to his or her unit

staff. Staff will rely upon the following references to assist

in verification: Presentence Investigation Report/USPO

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verification; telephone and visiting lists; and, incoming and

outgoing mail.

SECONDARY DESIGNATION. The second part of a two part

designation, usually after a temporary designation to

receive medical/mental health treatment or to participate in

a specific institutional program or parole hearing.

SECURITY LEVEL. Used to describe the structural variables and

inmate-to-staff ratio provided at the various types of Bureau

institutions (i.e., Minimum, Low, Medium, High). It also

identifies the institution type required to house inmates

based on their histories, institutional adjustment, and Public

Safety Factors as well as the physical security of the

institution to include mobile patrols, gun towers, perimeter

barriers, housing, detection devices, inmate-to-staff ratio,

and internal security.

STATEMENT OF REASONS. The Statement of Reasons (SOR) is an

attachment to the criminal judgment (Judgment and Commitment

Order; Judgment in a Criminal Case) which indicates the reason

for the court’s final sentence, and other sentencing related

issues (e.g., resolution of disputed issues, changes in

scoring, statements of court intent, etc.). It is required in

every felony case where the sentencing range exceeds 24 months,

or whenever there is a departure from the U.S. Sentencing

Guidelines range. The court may complete an SOR even if not

required.

STUDY CASE. A study case is an inmate who is committed for a

period of study and observation pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §§

3552(b) or (c)), 4241(b) or (d), 4242(a), 4243(a) or (b),

4244(b),

4245(b), 4246(b), or 4247(b) or (c)). An inmate committed for a

study and observation will be referred to the Central Office

Medical Designator in the Office of Medical Designations and

Transportation (OMDT) for designation to a facility that can

complete the study, considering any specific medical or

psychiatric issues which should be addressed. The Central Office

Medical Designator should attempt to place the inmate in the

most suitable facility compatible with the offender's security

and custody needs, closest to the court and available resources.

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The Designation and Sentence Computation Center will

ordinarily complete the initial designation within three

working days of receiving all the necessary documentation from

the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) and the U.S. Probation

Officer (USPO) which includes the following: the Presentence

Investigation Report (PSR), Judgment, Statement of Reasons

(SOR), and Central Inmate Monitoring (CIM) documentation (in

cases where a CIM assignment is necessary).

The DSCC will refer all requests for initial designation with

potential medical/mental health concerns to the Office of

Medical Designations and Transfers (OMDT), Health Services

Division, Washington, D.C. no later than the following work

day.

1. DESIGNATION PROCEDURES

The following is the normal chronology of an initial designation.

a. The inmate is sentenced.

b. The Clerk of the Court transmits the Judgment and

Commitment Order (old law cases) or Judgment in a

Criminal Case (new law cases) to the USMS.

c. The USMS makes a request to the DSCC advising

that the inmate is now ready for designation to a

facility.

d. If it has not already been provided, DSCC staff must

contact the necessary officials (USPO or USMS) for the

following: two copies of the PSR, a copy of the Judgment, to

include the SOR, and the Individual Custody and Detention

Report (USM-129).

If the SOR is not provided with the Judgment, DSCC staff will

make a reasonable effort to obtain a copy by contacting the

Court or USPO. If no SOR

was prepared for the case or cannot be obtained, DSCC staff

will note this in the “Remarks” section of the BP-337 and

proceed with the designation process. These procedures will

ensure the Bureau is following the intentions of the Court when

designating a facility, as the SOR may contain information

which overrides the PSR and may affect scoring decisions.

Based on a review of the data, DSCC staff will determine whether

a non-federal facility should be designated. If a PSR has not

been prepared, DSCC staff will complete a National Crime

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Information Center (NCIC) and National Law Enforcement

Telecommunication System (NLETS) criminal history check to

obtain background information. DSCC staff will then load

appropriate information on the SENTRY Update Security

Designation screen with a notation that no PSR was available.

DSCC staff will contact the USPO and

request that a Postsentence Investigation Report be prepared,

and forwarded to the designated facility. DSCC staff

will document this contact on the SENTRY Update Security

Designation Screen.

Frequently, in cases involving Reentry after Deportation,

Presentence/Postsentence Investigation Reports are not

prepared. In those particular cases, a Magistrate Information

Sheet may be used. A Magistrate Information Sheet is a document

prepared by

U.S. law enforcement officials. This document contains a summary

of the facts related to the defendant's arrest and prior

criminal/personal history. This information is primarily

obtained through the arresting officer's report, the FBI Rap

Sheet and an interview with the defendant.

If more than six months has elapsed since the PSR was prepared,

DSCC staff will contact the USPO to determine if there is any

new or significant information that should be considered. If

the offender was a study case before final sentencing, DSCC

staff will take into consideration the results of that study in

completing the designation request. The result of the study may

be obtained from a PSR, a summary report, or any other

information available.

If offense or background information is not available

prior to designation, an inmate must be designated to at

least a Low security level institution. When information is

obtained, the institution may request redesignation, if

appropriate.

e. The DSCC uses classification material and SENTRY to

determine if Central Inmate Monitoring (CIM) precautions need to

be taken. This includes a name search to determine if the

offender was previously confined under the current or previous

into SENTRY and "admitted" to the DSCC "facility," with any

appropriate CIM assignment(s) entered. DSCC staff will identify

the documents used to support CIM assignments and forward the

documents to the designated institution.

f. DSCC staff will complete and enter into SENTRY an Inmate

Load and Security Designation form (BP-337) on all cases with

terms exceeding 30 days. The DSCC staff member loading the data

has the discretion to complete a hard copy version or may enter

the information directly into SENTRY.

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DSCC staff must determine if there is a break in custody when

the inmate is transferring to federal custody after service of

a state sentence. The DSCC usually has

access to this type of information for jail credit purposes.

If there is no physical release from custody,

DSCC staff will consider the state offense as part of the

current term of confinement for classification purposes and

will not assign any history points for the state offense.

g. Each work day, DSCC Designation Officers determine which

cases require designation by displaying a SENTRY Daily Log for

a listing of those cases entered the previous day (also to

include weekends and holidays). The

Designator displays the Initial Designation Data screen and

follows the prompts on the screen. This will lead the

Designator through a display of the “CIM Clearance and

Separatee Data” screen and “Update Security Designation”

screen. A list of the appropriate security level

facilities will appear in order of proximity to the inmate’s

legal residence (based on mileage calculated by SENTRY). The

final screen in this series requires that the reason for

designation be entered, as well as any clearance remarks by

the DSCC Designator.

The objective of inmate classification is to place each

inmate in the most appropriate facility for service of

sentence. To

accomplish this, the Designator must consider all relevant

information regarding the inmate.

In accordance with Rule 38(b) of the Federal Rules of Criminal

Procedure, when the court of conviction recommends that the

inmate be retained in a place of confinement which will allow

the inmate to participate in the preparation of the appeal, the

Bureau will make every effort to place the inmate in such a

facility. If a reason exists for not placing the inmate in that

facility, the matter is called to the attention of the court

and an attempt is made to arrive at an acceptable place of

confinement.

h. SENTRY provides information on the capacity and inmate

population in each institution. Specifically, for each facility

and each Designation Facility (DFCL), SENTRY provides the Rated

Capacity, the Designation Capacity, and the percentage of each

that the facility or DFCL currently houses.

•

The Rated Capacity is a measure of the

capacity for which each DFCL was designed.

•

The Designation Capacity is the equitable

proportion of the inmates in a particular security

level that each

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designation facility having that security

level should house.

The Designation Capacity of each DFCL is based on the rated

capacities and population totals of all the DFCLs that have the

same security level. The Rated Capacity and Designation Capacity

for a facility are calculated as the total Rated Capacity and

Designation Capacity of all the DFCLs that exist within that

facility.

Designators will ordinarily use the Designation Capacity as

a guide for maintaining population balance and an equitable

distribution of inmates. However, for newly activating

institutions, Designators may designate that institution for

a percentage of initial designations.

i. The Designator assigns a facility, which may include

a privately managed facility, and will make every effort to

accommodate recommendations from the courts, ie. RDAP,

locality, etc.

j. Upon completion of the initial designation by the DSCC

Designator or Central Office Medical Designator, staff in

the following areas will make note of the designation by

monitoring SENTRY Destination Daily Logs:

(1) The receiving institution;

(2) The federal facility (MCC, Detention Center,

etc.) holding the inmate being designated;

(3) The U.S. Marshals Prisoner Transportation

Division in Kansas City, Kansas; and,

(4) The DSCC staff in cases where a

medical/mental health inmate has been referred to

OMDT.

DSCC staff will inform the USMS who has custody of the inmate

of the designation by whatever means is appropriate.

If the inmate is a former study case, DSCC staff must also

inform, via GroupWise, the Warden of the institution that

completed the study of the designation. This alerts that

facility to forward the Inmate Central File and other

records to the institution designated.

If there is a secondary designation (e.g., Parole, Special

Parole Term, Mandatory Release Violator Hearing, or following

medical treatment), DSCC staff (or Central Office Medical

Designator for

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medical cases) will notify the Warden of the secondary

institution. This will alert the secondary institution that the

inmate is designated and will be transported after the program

or medical treatment is completed. No other designation notation

is needed for a secondary designation.

k. When a designation is made, DSCC staff will forward all

supporting documents to the designated institution within two

working days. If DSCC staff believe that the inmate will arrive

at the institution in less than five calendar days, the

supporting documentation will be sent to the institution by

overnight mail, facsimile, or electronically, within one

working day of the designation.

l. The Case Management Coordinator (CMC) will monitor all

pending arrivals at that facility. However, if the institution

has separate DFCLs for specialized programs (i.e., RDAP, Sex

Offender Treatment Program, Life Connections, etc.) or for a

satellite camp, then the CMC may delegate this responsibility

to staff assigned to those specialized programs or populations.

Staff will monitor the Daily Log for that facility, and will

print a hard copy of each designation and maintain a copy on

file for 120 calendar days. In certain facilities other

methods may be just as effective in monitoring pending

arrivals.

For example, institutions with a large holdover or

pretrial population can be monitored more effectively by running

a daily pipeline roster filtering out all “A-HLD”s and “A-PRE”s.

Staff will also monitor the arrival of classification material,

and if such material has not arrived within 10 calendar days

following the designation, the DSCC will be contacted to

determine the status of that material. Upon arrival of the

classification material, the CMC, or designee, will review that

material and verify the scoring of the Inmate Load and Security

Designation form (BP-337). If a scoring issue and/or error is

discovered, the CMC will contact the DSCC Administrator via

GroupWise. The CMC may need to fax certain pages of the

Presentence Investigation Report to the DSCC so the case can be

appropriately reviewed. If the CMC and DSCC agree that an error

has been made, the error will be corrected by the DSCC. If the

CMC and DSCC do not agree that an error has been made, the

Central Office, Correctional Programs Administrator, will make

the final determination.

The DSCC will also be advised of any non-scoring errors or

concerns. In either circumstance, if the correction requires a

new designation, the DSCC will make any necessary changes and

will enter a new designation into SENTRY. The DSCC will then

notify the appropriate USMS office(s) of the designation

change.

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If the original designation is changed, the CMC will

forward the classification material to the newly designated

institution.

m. The CMC has oversight responsibilities for monitoring

the timely arrival of a newly designated inmate. If an inmate

serving a term of one year or more has not arrived at the

designated institution within 120 calendar days from the date

of the designation, or if an inmate serving a term of less

than one year has not arrived after 30 calendar days, staff

will use SENTRY to determine the inmate's current location:

(1) If the inmate is in a Bureau facility, staff will

contact that facility to expedite movement or ascertain

the reason for delay, and will verify whether the

designation continues to be valid; and,

(2) If the inmate is not in a Bureau facility, staff will

contact the DSCC. Upon notification, DSCC staff will contact the

appropriate authorities and ascertain why the inmate has not

arrived at the designated institution. If DSCC staff decides the

designation is no longer valid, the DSCC will cancel the

original designation.

If the designation is canceled, the packet will be returned to

the DSCC, who then will return the documentation to the

originating agency. Prior to canceling a designation, the DSCC

will enter a comment on the “CIM Clearance and Separatee Data”

screen to document the reason(s) for this action. This comment

will be the only retrievable documentation available to answer

future questions regarding the processing of the case. It may be

necessary to administratively admit the inmate in order to enter

the comment. The DSCC will also delete the associated DST

assignment.

Staff will maintain records of their efforts to monitor

designations. These records will be maintained for a period of

120 calendar days from the date of initial designation.

n. The release to the general public of an inmate's

designation or redesignation information is prohibited, for

security reasons, until the inmate has arrived at the designated

facility. An inmate confined in a Bureau facility however, may

be advised of the destination but will not be advised of the

date or time of the transfer. However, caution should

be exercised in advising inmates of their destination. The Warden

may define cases where the designation will not be disclosed to

the inmate. Officials such as Judges and members of Congress may

be advised of designations in response to official inquiries for

their official use.

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2. NON-ROUTINE DESIGNATION PROCEDURES

In certain cases, non-routine designation procedures for new

commitments are required. Listed below are specific examples of

non-routine designations.

a. Study Cases. The DSCC will complete an Inmate Load and

Security Designation form (BP-337) and enter it into SENTRY. The

DSCC will then notify the Central Office Medical Designator via

GroupWise requesting designation. The Central Office Medical

Designator will designate an appropriate institution for the

study. After completion of the study and final sentencing by the

court, the DSCC will enter a new Inmate Load and Security

Designation form (BP-337) into SENTRY, based on the actual

sentence imposed or other new information.

b. Medical or Mental Health. The DSCC is responsible for

receiving and evaluating information pertaining to an initial

designation. DSCC staff must attempt to ascertain whether an

inmate requires medical or mental health evaluation or

treatment. This information is ordinarily obtained from the

Presentence Investigation Report or other source documents. If

medical or mental health concerns are apparent, DSCC staff will

provide comments in the "Remarks" section of the BP-337 and enter

Y (yes) in the OMDT REF item. DSCC staff will fax portions of

the Presentence Investigation Report pertaining to the medical

or mental health concerns, and the Judgment in a Criminal Case,

if it includes any judicial recommendations, to the Central

Office Medical Designator.

Upon review of the daily log for W DESIG M cases, the Central

Office Medical Designator will access the Inmate Load and

Security Designation form (BP-337) in SENTRY and make a

designation based on the available information, ordinarily

within three working days. If the Central

Office Medical Designator determines there are no medical or

mental health concerns affecting placement, the DSCC will be

advised. The DSCC will then complete the designation

to an appropriate institution.

Only the OMDT will make designations for study cases or for

cases requiring medical or psychiatric evaluation or

treatment. Designation may be made to any Bureau facility

having resources to meet the inmate's needs. The Central Office

Medical Designator will ensure that whenever a designation is

made to an DFCL inconsistent with the inmate's security level,

the appropriate Management Variable is entered.

Administrative facilities are

excluded from this requirement.

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c. Military Prisoners. The Bureau cooperates with the

Security, Force Protection and Law Enforcement Division of the

Armed Services for the transfer of military prisoners into the

Bureau's custody. These cases are coordinated through the DSCC,

in accordance with the provisions contained in Chapter 7,

Section 17(d).

d. Parole, Mandatory Release or Special Parole Term Violator

Hearing. For designation purposes, the U.S. Parole Commission

(USPC) provides the revocation packet and a copy of the alleged

violator's Presentence Investigation Report to the DSCC. The

DSCC will complete an initial designation to a violator hearing

site, and a secondary designation to a post-hearing institution

for service of the violator term. The Security Designation Data

screen will indicate the inmate is to be housed as a holdover

at the violator hearing site.

Once the designation has been completed, the DSCC will

notify the U.S. Marshals Office of the designated institution,

and mail the violator packet to that institution. The USPC will

receive notification via Groupwise.

If after the hearing, new information causes a change in the

secondary designation (i.e., short-term parole date),

institution staff will contact the DSCC for appropriate

action.

•

In cases where the projected release date (PRD) is

between 60 to 120 days from the date of hearing,

the DSCC will consider changing the secondary

designation to the nearest appropriate facility.

•

In cases where the PRD is 60 days or less from the

date of hearing, hearing facility staff will

consider having the inmate remain at the hearing

facility for release processing purposes.

•

If a change in designation is not necessary,

institution staff may process the inmate’s

transfer to the secondary designation.

Procedures for violators requiring medical treatment are

referenced in Chapters 3 and 7. Once the information is reviewed

and evaluated by the DSCC, and it is determined that medical or

psychiatric treatment is required, the request for designation

will be entered into SENTRY and referred to the Central Office

Medical Designator for designation. The DSCC will notify the

appropriate USMS Office of the inmate’s designated institution,

and mail the violator packet to that institution. The USPC will

receive notification via LAN.

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Local revocation hearings will be conducted at a site

determined by the USPC, normally within commuting distance of

where the alleged violation occurred. The USPC may request, in

writing, to the DSCC Administrator that an alleged violator be

moved to a Bureau institution. Violators who have received their

local revocation hearing will not be transported until the USPC

Notice of Action has been received and a designation has been

determined. In some instances, violators who are granted a

short-term release date should be considered for placement in a

contract facility.

e. Long-term Detainees. The Detention Services Branch (DSB),

Correctional Programs Division, Central Office, is responsible

for the initial designation of long-term detainees. Requests for

placement into the BOP from the U.S. Immigration and Customs

Enforcement (ICE) are sent directly to DSB, where they are

completed. If a medical or mental health placement is needed,

DSB will refer it to the Central Office Medical Designator.

Long-term detainees are no longer serving a sentence but their

detention is indeterminate and they will not, in all

probability, be repatriated to their home country.

Long-term detainees are from countries, such as Cuba, that

refuse to accept their return from the U.S. government. The

Detention Services Branch, Correctional Programs Division, will

advise when changes in applicable countries occur. This does

not include citizens from countries that take a significant

amount of time to accept its citizens. Travel orders can be

obtained and they are eventually returned. ICE requests

the placement of long-term detainees into the BOP and they are

ordinarily designated into a general population.

Long-term detainees include:

•

Mariel Cubans, detainees who entered the United

States during the Mariel boatlift between April

15, 1980 and October 31, 1980;

•

Cubans who entered the United States from

other countries, or from Cuba other than

during the Mariel boatlift; and,

•

Detainees from counties that ICE has

identified that refuse to receive its

citizens.

Designation procedures for long-term detainees are unique

because the detainees are not serving a sentence. Refer to the

current

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Program Statement Mariel Cuban Detainees for

the designation procedures.

3. DESIGNATIONS TO NON-FEDERAL FACILITIES

The DSCC may designate a federal inmate to a non-federal

facility in accordance with the criteria below. An updated

Security Designation form (BP-337) will be completed and

entered into SENTRY for any sentence exceeding 30 days. When

the USMS takes custody of an inmate from state or local custody

to begin serving a federal sentence, the same procedures for

new commitments will be followed.

When designating an inmate to a non-federal facility for an

inmate, Designators shall consider the inmate's religious

beliefs, if known as one of the factors in making a designation

decision. If possible, a non-federal facility where the inmate's

religious beliefs can be accommodated will be designated. If

necessary, Designators may consult with Central Office

chaplaincy staff in making this designation decision.

4. TYPES OF COMMITMENTS

a. Juvenile Commitments. All inmates committed under the

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) and

all inmates under the age of 18 will be designated and

housed in accordance with the requirements of Program

Statement Juvenile Delinquents, Juvenile Justice and

Delinquency Prevention Act.

The CCM will complete a BP-337 for juvenile offenders housed in

contract juvenile facilities; however, the CCM does not need to

complete the BP-338 while the juvenile is housed there unless

it is helpful to do so.

Jail Commitments. When funds and appropriate jail space

are available, the DSCC may designate a contract jail or

detention facility for an inmate who is generally sentenced

to one year or less. If funds and appropriate jail space

are not available or if an inmate has special needs, a

federal institution will be designated through the DSCC.

Prior to placement, DSCC staff must determine whether

any PSF(s) or other circumstances would contradict a jail

designation. If so, the lowest security level dictated

by the applicable PSF must be satisfied.

However, such designations should also take into

consideration underpopulated Bureau facilities prior to

placement in a contract facility.

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c. Youth Corrections Act (YCA)/District of Columbia Youth

Rehabilitation Act (DCYRA) Offenders. Although the YCA statutes

were repealed effective October 12, 1984 (see 18 U.S.C. §§ 5005

through 5026 (repealed)), an offender originally committed

under these statutes could be returned to custody as a parole

violator.

Ordinarily, DCYRA inmates will not be initially designated

to non-federal facilities.

d. State Prisoners. 18 U.S.C. § 5003 enables the Director,

Bureau of Prisons, to establish contracts to accept state

prisoners for boarding in federal institutions. The term "State"

as used in this section includes any state, territory, or

possession of the United States. The statute does not permit the

Bureau to contract placement of state prisoners in third party

custody. This includes CCC placements.

When there is a compelling reason for placing a state prisoner

in a non-federal facility, institution staff will contact the

DSCC Administrator, who may suggest to officials of the state

that they may want to make their own direct placement in a

non- federal facility.

Once an inmate is accepted into Bureau custody, occasionally,

there may be a reason to return the inmate to the original

state. In this instance, institutional staff will contact the

DSCC Administrator. If the DSCC Administrator determines that it

would be appropriate for the inmate to be returned, they will

contact state officials.

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The Inmate Load Data section (Items 1 to 25) of the Inmate Load

and Security Designation form (BP-337) records the physical and

demographic information of inmates entered into SENTRY (the

Bureau of Prisons’ on-line database). In practice, inmates are

entered into SENTRY whether or not the inmate’s security level

is scored (e.g., pre-trial detainees, material witnesses,

etc.). Therefore, when the initial security designation data is

entered into SENTRY it is essential that the load data is

compared to the information contained in the Presentence

Investigation Report (PSR), and that the information is updated

or reconciled as appropriate.

1. REGISTER NUMBER

2. LAST NAME

3. FIRST NAME

4. MIDDLE

5. SUFFIX

6. RACE

7. SEX

8. ETHNIC ORIGIN

9. DATE OF BIRTH

10. OFFENSE/SENTENCE

11. FBI NUMBER

12. SSN NUMBER

13. STATE OF BIRTH

14. OR COUNTRY OF BIRTH

15. CITIZENSHIP

16. ADDRESS-STREET

17. CITY 18. STATE 19. ZIP

20. OR FOREIGN

COUNTRY

21. HEIGHT:FT IN

22. WEIGHT:

23. HAIR COLOR

24. EYE COLOR

25. ARS ASSIGNMENT

1. REGISTER NUMBER. The U.S. Marshals Service (USM) assigns an

eight-digit register number to each inmate with the last

three digits denoting the U.S. Marshals’ judicial code. The

format is five digits, hyphen, three digits.

2. LAST NAME. Twenty-four spaces are provided for the inmate’s

last name, which must match the name on the Judgment. The

first character must be a letter. Each subsequent character

must be a letter, space, hyphen, or apostrophe.

3. FIRST NAME. Twelve spaces are provided for the inmate’s

first name.

NOTE: Only the inmate’s committed name (as it appears in

INMATE LOAD DATA

INMATE LOAD AND SECURITY DESIGNATION FORM INSTRUCTIONS (BP-337)

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the Judgment) will be entered on the “Load Inmate”

transaction. All other names (e.g., true name, aliases,

nicknames, maiden name, etc.) will be entered into

SENTRY using the “Update Nicknames and Aliases”

transaction.

(i.e., Jr., Sr., II). Suffix codes are found in the Name

Suffix Code section of the SENTRY General Use Technical

Reference Manual (TRM).

6. RACE. Standards for the Classification of Federal Data on

Race and Ethnicity are set by the Office of Management

and Budget. Enter the appropriate code:

CODE RACE DEFINITION

A Asian A person having origins in any of

the Pacific Islands or any of the

original peoples of the Far East,

Southeast Asia, or the Indian

subcontinent including, for

example, Cambodia, China, India,

Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan,

the Philippine Islands, Thailand,

and Vietnam.

Black or

A person having origins

any of

African

American

the black racial groups

Africa.

American

A person having origins

in any of

Indian or

the original peoples of

North and

Alaska Native South America (including Central

America), and who maintains tribal

affiliation or community

attachment.

W White A person having origins in any of

the original peoples of Europe, the

Middle East, or North Africa.

SEX.

Enter M = Male or F = Female.

8. ETHNIC ORIGIN. Enter the appropriate code.

MIDDLE.

Eight spaces

are provided for the inmate’s middle

name.

SUFFIX.

Three spaces

are provided for any name suffixes

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CODE ETHNIC ORIGIN DEFINITION

H Hispanic or A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto

Latino Rican, South or Central American,

or other Spanish culture or origin,

regardless of race.

O Not Hispanic A person who does not meet the

or Latino above definition.

9. DATE OF BIRTH. Ten spaces are provided for the inmate’s

birth date (MM-DD-YYYY); (e.g., July 2, 1981 = 07-02-

1981). If the inmate's birth date is unknown or not

available, enter 01-01-1800.

10. OFFENSE/SENTENCE. The offense(s), sentence imposed, and

docket number (as specified in the Judgment) should be

entered in the space provided. Additionally, if the inmate

is admitted to another SENTRY facility, care should be

taken to preserve existing information.

11. FBI NUMBER. Nine spaces are provided for the Federal Bureau

of Investigation (FBI) number. The FBI number can be any

combination of letters and numbers and must be entered

without spaces or dashes. It cannot duplicate an existing

FBI number in SENTRY. This field must be left blank if the

FBI number is unknown at the time the inmate is loaded.

12. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (SSN). Nine spaces are provided for

the inmate’s SSN. The number must be entered without dashes

or spaces. It cannot duplicate an existing SSN in SENTRY.

If the SSN is unknown, or the inmate has never been issued

a SSN this field must be left blank. In cases where the

inmate will not be issued a SSN (i.e., illegal aliens) a

back slash may be entered.

13. STATE OF BIRTH. Two spaces are provided for the state code

for the state in which the inmate was born. If entered, it

must be a valid code from the State and Possession Code

Table in the SENTRY General Use TRM.

14. COUNTRY OF BIRTH. If entered, it must be a valid code from

the Country Code Table in the SENTRY General Use TRM.

NOTE: SENTRY will not allow “US” to be entered if a

“state of birth” is entered (Item 13 above).

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15. CITIZENSHIP. Enter the country code that corresponds to the

inmate’s citizenship. This must be a valid code from the

Country Code Table in the SENTRY General Use TRM. Do not

rely on the inmate’s current place of residence to

determine citizenship. Special emphasis must be placed on

the accuracy of citizenship at the time of the inmate’s

admission.

16. ADDRESS - STREET. At least twenty-eight spaces are provided

for the inmate’s street number and name as listed in the

PSR as “legal address.” Enter any combination of

alphanumeric characters.

17. CITY. Fifteen spaces are provided for the inmate’s city of

residence as listed in the PSR as “legal address.” If

entered, a state or foreign country must be entered.

18. STATE. Two spaces are provided for the state code. If

entered, it must be a valid state code found under State

Possession Code, SENTRY General Use TRM. Enter country code

under Item 20 if residence is not in the United States or

one of its territories or commonwealths.

19. ZIP CODE. Five spaces are provided for the zip code. It

must be entered when a state code has been entered. If not

available, the city, state, and zip code of the USMS

Office assigning the register number will be entered. An

accurate zip code is important because it is used by

SENTRY to determine mileage between the inmate’s legal

residence and designated institution.

20. FOREIGN COUNTRY. Two spaces are provided for the country

code. If entered, it must be a valid country code from the

Country Code Table of the SENTRY General Use TRM. "US" may

not be entered as the country code. This field must be

completed if a state or zip code is not entered in the

address field (see Items 18 & 19 above).

21. HEIGHT. Height must be entered in a measurement of feet and

inches. Values in feet (FT) must be 1 through 9. Values in

inches (IN) must be 00 through 11.

22. WEIGHT. Weight values must be 001-999 and represent pounds.

23. HAIR. Two spaces are provided for the color code. If

entered, it must be a valid code found under the Hair

Color Code, SENTRY General Use TRM.

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24. EYES. Two spaces are provided for the color code. If

entered, it must be a valid code found under the Eye

Color Code, SENTRY General Use TRM.

25. ARS ASSIGNMENT. Use a valid SENTRY category assignment,

SENTRY General Use TRM.

The Security Designation Data section (Items 1 to 18) of the

Inmate Load and Security Designation form (BP-337) records

sentencing, programing recommendations, and background

information from the Judgment, the Statement of Reasons (SOR),

and the PSR. This information is used to determine the inmate’s

security level.

1. JUDGE

2. REC FACILITY

3. REC PROGRAM

4. USM OFFICE

1. JUDGE. Enter the sentencing Judge's last name.

2. RECOMMENDED FACILITY. The court may recommend a specific

institution or a geographical region for a newly committed

inmate. Enter the name of the recommended institution or region.

If a specific SENTRY facility code is entered, that facility

will appear at the top of the list presented to the Designator

for consideration.

3. RECOMMENDED PROGRAM. Enter the name or type of any program

recommended by the sentencing Judge.

4. USM OFFICE. Enter the location of the USM Office (e.g.,

E/VA-NOR).

5. VOLUNTARY SURRENDER

This item allows for the subtraction of three points from the

Security Point Total, Item 15, when the Judgment indicates the

inmate was allowed to voluntarily surrender. For purposes of

this item, voluntary surrender means the inmate was not

escorted by a law enforcement officer to either the U.S.

Marshals Office or the place of confinement. Additionally, this

item applies only to post-sentencing voluntary surrender, and

does not include cases where the inmate surrendered to the U.S.

Marshals on the same day as sentencing. Voluntary Surrender

Credit may only be

5. VOLUNTARY SURRENDER 0 = NO (-3) = YES

IF YES, MUST INDICATE: 5a. VOLUNTARY SURRENDER DATE:

5b. VOLUNTARY SURRENDER LOCATION:

SECURITY DESIGNATION DATA

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applied to the initial term of confinement; it may not be

applied to any subsequent Supervised Release, Mandatory Release

or parole Violation return to custody.

5a. VOLUNTARY SURRENDER DATE. If the court has provided for

voluntary surrender, enter the date of the voluntary surrender

in this block. If the court provided for

voluntary surrender but did not provide a specific date for the

surrender, the DSCC will contact the court to establish a

mutually agreeable date.

NOTE: In cases where the court allows the inmate to

voluntarily surrender but the inmate will

not receive

(-3) points on this item the date will still be

entered on this item.

5b. VOLUNTARY SURRENDER LOCATION. The DSCC will note whether

the inmate is to voluntarily surrender to the USMS or to the

designated institution.

6. MONTHS TO RELEASE

This item reflects the estimated number of months the inmate is

expected to be incarcerated. Consecutive federal sentences will

be added together for classification purposes. Federal sentences

may have different beginning dates, based on the Judgment Order.

There may even be a computation in SENTRY with a beginning date

in the future. Based on the inmate’s sentence(s), enter the

total number of months remaining, less 15% (for sentences over

12 months), and credit for any jail time served. This item is

not figured into the security point total but impacts the

Sentence Length Public Safety Factor.

Example: An adult convicted of Breaking and Entering under the

Sentence Reform Act is sentenced to eight years. The expected

length of incarceration is (96 months x 85% = 81.6 months).

Round to the nearest whole number to get 82 and subtract any

jail time credit (180 days) = 76 months to release.

NOTE: Enter 540 months for death penalty cases, life

sentences, and Parolable life sentences for

which a parole date has not been established.

6. MONTHS TO RELEASE

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7. SEVERITY OF CURRENT OFFENSE

7. SEVERITY OF

0 = LOWEST

3 = MODERATE

7 =

GREATEST

CURRENT OFFENSE

1 = LOW MODERATE

5 = HIGH

Enter the appropriate number of points that reflect the most

severe documented instant offense behavior regardless of the

conviction offense. For multiple offenses, the highest score

will be used in scoring the current offense. Staff will consider

the offense behavior on all sentences, including federal

sentences that have a future beginning date or a previous D.C.

or state sentence if there was no physical release from custody.

NOTE: This will require DSCC staff to make reasonable efforts

to obtain documentation.

Severity is determined by using the Offense Severity

Scale (Appendix A).

Example: According to the PSR, the individual was involved in an

Assault With Serious Injury (Greatest severity level) but pled

guilty to a Simple Assault (Moderate severity level). Assign the

points on the basis of the more severe documented behavior,

i.e., assign 7 points (Greatest severity level).

In determining "Severity of Current Offense" staff must review

the Statement of Reasons (SOR) and ensure the information

provided is appropriately used in classifying the inmate.

Example: According to the PSR the individual was involved in a

drug conspiracy responsible for distribution of 31 grams of

Cocaine Base “Crack”, but was individually only responsible

for

2 grams, he/she would be scored as Moderate Severity for this

item. However, the SOR, indicates the Sentencing Judge found

the individual responsible for less than 1 gram; therefore, the

appropriate scoring should be Low Moderate severity.

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PROCEDURES FOR PAROLE, MANDATORY RELEASE,

SPECIAL PAROLE TERM, OR SUPERVISED RELEASE

VIOLATORS

If the violation was the result of new criminal conduct,

regardless of conviction status, use the new criminal conduct

for scoring "Severity of Current Offense" (see Appendix A). If

the violation behavior was a technical violation, score the

"Severity of Current Offense" as Low Moderate.

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8a. SOURCE OF DOCUMENTED - PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT

CRIMINAL HISTORY - NCIC III

The original offense behavior which occurred prior to the

violation is considered past behavior and is not used in

determining "Severity of Current Offense.”

•

PROCEDURES FOR PROBATION VIOLATORS

The original offense behavior that resulted in

probation should be used for scoring "Severity of

Current Offense" (see Appendix A). However, if the new

criminal conduct (violation

behavior) is more severe than the original offense

behavior, then use this behavior for scoring "Severity of

Current

Offense.” The

most severe documented behavior between the original offense

and the violation behavior will be used for scoring "Severity

of Current Offense.”

8. CRIMINAL HISTORY SCORE

8. CRIMINAL

0 = 0-1

4 = 4-6

8 = 10-12

HISTORY

SCORE

2 = 2-3

6 = 7-9

10 = 13 +

Enter the appropriate number of Criminal History

Points(CHP). SENTRY will automatically convert the CHP

to the Bureau’s Criminal History Score (CHS).

The CHS is derived from the US Sentencing Guidelines Criminal

History Points, as reflected in the final judgment and the

SOR. If not found in either the Judgment or SOR, use the

points assessed by the USPO in the PSR.

In some cases the Criminal History Points are not available

(i.e., when the PSR is waived, on offenses committed prior to

November 1, 1987, state cases, and military and D.C. Code

offenders). Under these circumstances the Criminal History Score

will be derived from the criminal history documented in the NCIC

III Report according to the following procedures:

(a) Add 3 points for each prior sentence of

imprisonment exceeding one year and one

month;

(b) Add 2 points for each prior sentence of

imprisonment of at least sixty days not counted in

(a);

(a) or (b), up to a total of 4 points for this

item; and,

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(d) Add 2 points if the instant offense is a revocation

accompanied by a new state or federal conviction, or

if the instant offense occurred while under federal

supervision including incarceration, probation,

parole or supervised release.

The documentation used to assess the Criminal History

Points must be provided as specified in all cases.

9. HISTORY OF VIOLENCE

9. HISTORY OF

NONE

>15 YEARS

10-15 YEARS

5-10 YEARS

<5 YEARS

VIOLENCE

MINOR

SERIOUS

Enter the appropriate number of points that reflect any history

of violence, considering only those acts for which there are

documented findings of guilt (i.e., DHO, Court, Parole,

Mandatory Release, or Supervised Release Violation). This item

includes the individual's entire background of criminal

violence, excluding the current term of confinement.

Exception: Any institution disciplinary hearing (UDC or DHO)

finding that a prohibited act was committed during the current

term of confinement will be scored as a history item. DSCC staff

must review the Chronological Disciplinary Record (CDR) for

inmates who were previously housed in a federal institution or

contract facility. Any violent act(s) reflected on the CDR must

be scored as a history item. State disciplinary findings must be

scored unless there is documentation that the state disciplinary

proceedings did not afford due process protection to the inmate.

Severity of violence is determined by the offense behavior

regardless of the conviction/finding of guilt offense. History

of Violence points combine both seriousness and recency of

prior violent incidents to assess the propensity for future

violence. Therefore, if there is more than one incident of

violence, score the combination of seriousness and recency that

yields the highest point score. Prior

periods of incarceration will be considered a “history” item if

the inmate was physically released from custody and then

returned to serve either a violation or a new sentence. In

determining time frames, use the date of the documented

behavior. Documented information from a juvenile, Youth

Corrections Act (YCA) or District of Columbia Youth

Rehabilitation Act (DCYRA) adjudication can be used unless the

record has been expunged or vacated.

Minor History of Violence - Aggressive or intimidating

behavior which is not likely to cause serious bodily harm or

death (e.g.,

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simple assault, fights, domestic disputes, etc.) There must

be a finding of guilt.

Serious History of Violence - Aggressive or intimidating

behavior which is likely to cause serious bodily harm or death

(e.g., aggravated assault, domestic violence, intimidation

involving a weapon, incidents involving arson or explosives,

rape, etc.).

There must be a finding of guilt.

Example: If an offender was found guilty of homicide 20 years

ago and a simple assault 3 years ago, assign 5 points for the

simple assault. Or in another case, the offender had guilty

findings for homicide 12 years ago; aggravated assault 8

years ago; and fighting 2 years ago, score 6 points for the

aggravated assault 8 years ago.

NOTE: Attempted suicide, self-mutilation and possession of

weapons are not applicable behaviors for History of

Violence scoring. In addition, verbal threats (such as

Code 203- Threatening Bodily Harm) are to be viewed as

minor violence.

10. HISTORY OF ESCAPE OR ATTEMPTS

10. HISTORY OF

NONE

>15 YEARS

10-15 YEARS

5-10 YEARS

<5 YEARS

ESCAPE OR

MINOR

ATTEMPTS

SERIOUS

3(S)

Enter the appropriate number of points that reflect the escape

history of the individual considering only those acts for

which there are documented findings of guilt (i.e., DHO,

Court, Parole, Mandatory Release, or Supervised Release

Violation).

Escape

history includes the individual's entire background of escapes

or attempts to escape from confinement, or absconding from

community supervision, excluding the current term of

confinement.

Exception: Any institution disciplinary hearing (UDC or DHO)

finding that a prohibited act was committed during the current

term of confinement will be scored as a history item. DSCC

staff must review the Chronological Disciplinary Record (CDR)

for inmates who were previously housed in a federal

institution or contract facility. Any escape(s) or

attempt(s) reflected on the CDR must be scored as a history

item. State disciplinary findings are to be scored unless

there is documentation that the state disciplinary proceedings

did not afford due process protection to the inmate.

Fleeing or Eluding Arrest, Failure to Appear for traffic

violations, Absconding, runaways from foster homes and similar

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behavior should not to be scored under the Escape History

item, even if clearly documented, but should be considered on

a case- by-case basis under the Management Variable “Greater

Security.” Failure to Appear or Flight to Avoid Prosecution

for any offense however, must be counted when there is a

documented finding of guilt.

In determining time frames, use the date of the documented

occurrence. Documented information from a juvenile, YCA, or

DCYRA adjudication can be used unless the record has been

expunged or vacated.

Minor History of Escape - An escape from an open institution

or program (e.g., minimum security facility, CCC, furlough)

not involving any actual or threat of violence. Also includes

military AWOL, Bail Reform Act, Flight to Avoid Prosecution,

and Absconding from Community Supervision. There must be a

finding of guilt except as previously noted.

Serious History of Escape - An escape from secure custody with

or without threat of violence. Also

includes escapes from an open facility or program with actual

threat of violence. There must be a finding of guilt. S = 3

points and requires application of PSF L.

11. TYPE OF DETAINER

0 = NONE

3 = MODERATE

7 = GREATEST

1 = LOWEST/LOW MODERATE

5 = HIGH

Enter the appropriate number of points that reflect

detainer status. Refer to the Offense Severity Scale,

Appendix A. Determination is based on the offense of

the most serious detainer.

•

If there is a pending charge, points based on the

documented behavior are assigned on the “Type of

Detainer” item. If the pending charges or detainer

involve a probation violation, use the most severe

documented behavior in the original offense as the

basis for assigning points in scoring the

detainer.

If law enforcement officials indicate a firm intent

to lodge a detainer, consider it lodged. Score a

concurrent state sentence as a detainer only if it

is expected that the state sentence will exceed the

federal sentence. However, score consecutive state

sentences, lodged state detainers, and/or state

parole violation terms/warrants as detainers.

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•

Consecutive federal sentences are ordinarily not

lodged as detainers because federal sentences are

computed as they are received. If there is more

than one sentence, the most severe offense will be

used as “Severity of Current Offense.”

Example: For an individual with two detainers for

Violation of Firearms Act (Moderate

severity level) and one for Extortion

(High severity level), use High = 5 points

and enter "5".

•

No points will be awarded for U.S. Parole Commission

warrants (adjudicated or unadjudicated). However, the

original offense behavior will be factored into the

criminal history points and the violation behavior

(including new offense behavior) will be scored as

the instant offense.

•

No points will be awarded for ICE detainers. However,

each case will be carefully reviewed to determine

whether the PSF for Deportable Alien is applicable.

12. AGE

SENTRY will automatically enter the appropriate number of points

based on the inmate’s date of birth. Staff do not have to

manually enter an offender’s age or points on the BP-337. If the

offenders date of birth is unknown, SENTRY will default to a

score of 4 points.

13. EDUCATION LEVEL

Enter the appropriate number of points that reflect the

inmate’s verified education level at the time of designation.

In addition to the points assigned for the education level,

the highest grade completed (HGC) will also be recorded on the

BP-

337. For example, an inmate who began, but did not complete the

th grade will be given a 6 in the HGC field. Similarly, a GED

will be given a 12, a college graduate a 16, a Master’s degree an

18, and a Ph.D. a 21 (the maximum allowed) in the HGC field.

13. EDUCATION 0 = Verified High School Degree or GED

1 = Enrolled in and making satisfactory progress in GED Program

2 = No verified High School Degree/GED and not participating in GED

Program

13a. HIGHEST GRADE COMPLETED

12. AGE

= 55 and over

= 25 through 35

2 = 36 through 54 8 = 24 or less

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The value entered for the HGC should, unless missing, be

consistent with the points assessed for the inmates education

level. If missing, enter a “U” for unknown.

14. DRUG/ALCOHOL ABUSE

Enter the appropriate number of points that reflect drug or

alcohol abuse by the inmate. Examples of drug or alcohol abuse

include: a conviction of a drug or alcohol related offense, a

parole or probation violation based on drug or alcohol abuse,

positive drug test, a DUI, detoxification, etc. Absent any

information similar to the above, an inmate’s self-report is

sufficient to score this item. If this information is unknown

enter a “U” and the item will be scored as zero.

15. SECURITY POINT TOTAL

Enter the sum of Items 5 through 14.

16. PUBLIC SAFETY FACTORS

16. PUBLIC A-NONE I-SENTENCE LENGTH(males only)

SAFETY

B-DISRUPTIVE GROUP(males only) K-VIOLENT BEHAVIOR(females only)

FACTORS

C-GREATEST SEVERITY OFFENSE (males only) L-SERIOUS ESCAPE

F-SEX OFFENDER M-PRISON DISTURBANCE

G-THREAT TO GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS N-JUVENILE VIOLENCE

H-DEPORTABLE ALIEN O-SERIOUS TELEPHONE ABUSE

See Chapter 5, pages 7-13 for a description of Public Safety

Factors and their application.

17. REMARKS

A brief explanation of the current offense(s) is required in

the “Remarks” section. Similarly,

Pre-Sentence Investigation Report information relevant to

other scoring items that may have an impact on the designation

process or the transportation of the inmate (e.g., medical or

psychiatric information, or arrest behavior with no

conviction) must also be noted in this section. Refer to

Appendix C, Standard Abbreviations/Terms. Also, the

17. REMARKS

15. SECURITY POINT TOTAL

14. DRUG/ALCOHOL ABUSE 0 = Never/›5 Years 1 = <5 Years

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individual scoring the case will enter his or her initials at

the end of the “Remarks” section.

18. OMDT REFERRAL

The Medical Designator, Office of Medical Designations

Transportation (OMDT), must review all cases in which there is

a physical or mental health concern. Enter “Y” (yes) or N

(no) in this category. The response will determine

which daily log will reflect the designation information.

DESIGNATION AND SENTENCE COMPUTATION CENTER ACTION -

INITIAL DESIGNATION

It is extremely important for Designators to communicate on a

regular basis to ensure that designation decisions are

consistent. The Correctional Programs Division encourages the

need for communication and consistency to all Designators.

1. FACILITY DESIGNATED. Enter the mnemonic code for the

institution designated (Refer to "Enter Initial Designation,"

SENTRY General Use TRM).

2. CUSTODY ASSIGNMENT. Enter the initial custody assignment in

accordance with Table 4-1.

Table 4-1

LEVEL OF INSTITUTION

INITIALLY DESIGNATED

INITIAL CUSTODY ASSIGNMENT

Minimum

OUT

Low

Medium

High

IN, unless initial designation is to USP

Marion or ADX Florence, in which case the

initial custody assignment is MAXIMUM.

Administrative

IN, unless inmate is Minimum security

level and designation was not for

security reasons, in which case the

initial custody assignment is OUT.

18. OMDT REFERRAL (YES/NO)

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3. DESIGNATOR. The Designator will enter his or her initials.

4. REASON FOR DESIGNATION. Designators will use this section to

document whether the primary reason for designation was for

security reasons or for management reasons.

•

Enter "S" if the inmate's security level is the

primary reason for designation and the placement is

within normal guidelines. If "S" is entered, SENTRY

will not permit an entry in the “Management Reason”

field.

•

Enter "M" if a Management Variable is the primary

reason for designation and placement is outside

normal guidelines. When "M" is entered, you must

enter the appropriate Management Variable(s) (e.g., B

= Judicial Recommendation, D = Release Residence,

etc.) under the Management Reason item. While one MGTV

is generally sufficient, a maximum of three MGTVs may

be entered into SENTRY. In the unlikely event that an

inmate’s designation facility is inconsistent with

his or her MSL, at least one additional non-MSL MGTV

must be added to support and explain the

inconsistency.

•

When it is necessary to place an inmate at a

particular institution temporarily in order to

receive a parole hearing, a secondary designation is

required.

The DSCC will notify the Warden of the

secondary institution via GroupWise.

Following the hearing, the institution

where the inmate was first placed should review the

secondary designation and contact the DSCC if the

results of the hearing indicate that a change in the

secondary designation is required.

5. MANAGEMENT VARIABLES. See Chapter 5, pages 1-6 for a

description of Management Variables and their

application.

6. REMARKS. The Designator will enter any relevant information

not already recorded that may have an impact on the designation

process or the transportation of the inmate.

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BP-337 INMATE LOAD AND SECURITY DESIGNATION FORM FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS

INMATE LOAD DATA

1. REGISTER NUMBER

2. LAST NAME

3. FIRST NAME

4. MIDDLE

5. SUFFIX

6. RACE

7. SEX

8. ETHNIC ORIGIN

9. DATE OF BIRTH

10. OFFENSE/SENTENCE

11. FBI NUMBER

12. SSN NUMBER

13. STATE OF BIRTH

14. OR COUNTRY OF BIRTH

15. CITIZENSHIP

16. ADDRESS-STREET

17. CITY

18. STATE

19. ZIP

20. OR FOREIGN COUNTRY

21. HEIGHT FT IN

22. WEIGHT _____ LBS

23. HAIR COLOR

24. EYE COLOR

25. ARS ASSIGNMENT

SECURITY DESIGNATION DATA

1. JUDGE 2. REC FACILITY 3. REC PROGRAM 4. USM OFFICE

5. VOLUNTARY SURRENDER STATUS 0 = NO (-3) = YES

IF YES, MUST INDICATE: 5a. VOLUNTARY SURRENDER DATE: __________________

5b. VOLUNTARY SURRENDER LOCATION: ______________

6. MONTHS TO RELEASE _______

7. SEVERITY OF 0 = LOWEST 3 = MODERATE 7 = GREATEST

CURRENT OFFENSE 1 = LOW MODERATE 5 = HIGH

8. CRIMINAL 0 = 0-1 4 = 4-6 8 = 10-12

HISTORY

2 = 2-3 6 = 7-9 10 = 13 +

SCORE

8a. SOURCE OF DOCUMENTED ____ - PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT or ____ - NCIC III

CRIMINAL HISTORY

9. HISTORY OF

NONE

>15 YEARS 10-15 YEARS 5-10 YEARS <5 YEARS

VIOLENCE MINOR

1 1 3

SERIOUS 0

4 6

10. HISTORY OF

NONE

>15 YEARS >10 YEARS 5-10 YEARS <5 YEARS

ESCAPE OR

MINOR

1 1

2 3

ATTEMPTS SERIOUS

3 (S)

3(S) 3(S)

3(S)

11. TYPE OF

= NONE

= MODERATE

= GREATEST

DETAINER

1 = LOWEST/LOW MODERATE 5 = HIGH

12. AGE 0 = 55 and over 4 = 25 through 35

2 = 36 through 54 8 = 24 or less

13. EDUCATION 0 = Verified High School Degree or GED

LEVEL

1 = Enrolled in and making satisfactory progress in GED Program

2 = No verified High School Degree/GED and not participating in GED Program

13a. HIGHEST GRADE COMPLETED ______________

14. DRUG/ALCOHOL ABUSE 0 = Never/>5 Years 1 = <5 Years

15. SECURITY POINT TOTAL

16. PUBLIC

A-NONE

I-SENTENCE LENGTH (males only)

SAFETY

B-DISRUPTIVE GROUP (males only) K-VIOLENT BEHAVIOR (females only)

FACTORS

C-GREATEST SEVERITY OFFENSE (males only) L-SERIOUS ESCAPE

F-SEX OFFENDER M-PRISON DISTURBANCE

G-THREAT TO GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS N-JUVENILE VIOLENCE

H-DEPORTABLE ALIEN O-SERIOUS TELEPHONE ABUSE

17. REMARKS

18. OMDT REFERRAL (YES/NO) ____

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MANAGEMENT VARIABLES

A Management Variable is required when placement has been made

and/or maintained at an institution level inconsistent with the

inmate’s scored security level. Application of a Management

Variable requires review and approval by the DSCC

Administrator. When completing the BP-338, institution staff

may only enter a Management Variable which the DSCC previously

approved and entered as a management reason. Otherwise, the DSCC

is the only office authorized to enter a variable. A maximum

of three Management Variables may be entered for each case.

NOTE: SENTRY will not permit the simultaneous application of

the Greater Security and Lesser Security MGTVs.

When a Management Variable no longer applies, institution

staff will remove the variable(s) accordingly. When no

Management Variable is required, institution staff will

insert the letter "A" (NONE) in the space to signify that no

MGTV(s) apply.

Management Variables entered at initial designation are

manually transferred to the BP-338, Custody

Classification form.

Request for Management Variable/Management Variable expiration

date. All requests to apply a Management Variable (MGTV) or to

update the Management Variable Expiration Date (MVED) must be

submitted to the DSCC via GroupWise using the 409 form. Requests

for Management Variables on WITSEC inmates are to be forwarded

to the Inmate Monitoring Section, Central Office, Washington,

DC. The following criteria will be utilized:

Only the DSCC or Central Office staff can apply a MGTV and

update a MVED, with the exception of "I" (Med/Psych), which

will be applied and reviewed by the Central Office Medical

Designator and "U" (Long-Term Detainee), which will be

applied by the Detention Services Branch, Correctional

Programs Division, Central Office.

When requesting a MGTV or an updated MVED, only sections four

and six need to be completed on the form 409. This request

should normally be made to the DSCC within 21 calendar days

following the inmate's scheduled custody review to ensure the

DSCC is receiving a current Custody Classification Form, BP-338.

After approval by the Warden, the request may be routed from the

unit or shared folders, and unit staff must enter a DST

assignment using the Update Transaction. Staff will enter W MGTV

MANAGEMENT VARIABLES AND PUBLIC SAFETY FACTORS

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as a DST assignment when the request is routed. DSCC staff will

remove the assignment when the decision is made.

When requesting an updated MVED, staff are to indicate

the recommended expiration date on the top portion of form

409.

When a case with the MGTV of "I" (Med/Psych) is scheduled

for review and it is anticipated that this MGTV is no longer

applicable, institution staff will complete all sections of

form

409 and forward the request to the Central Office Medical

Designator and the DSCC. The Central Office Medical Designator

will review the case for continuation or deletion of this

MGTV. If this MGTV is no longer appropriate, the Central

Office Medical Designator will remove the MGTV. After the

Central Office Medical Designator removes the MGTV "I," the

DSCC will review the case for transfer. If a transfer is

not appropriate, another MGTV is to be applied.

Expiration dates will be assigned in accordance with Table 5-

1. The DSCC Administrator must evaluate the information on the

form

409 to determine the appropriate expiration date for all

applicable Management Variables. At the established expiration

date, case management staff will review the current Management

Variable(s) to determine appropriateness. In the rare instance

when more than one MGTV is applied, all expiration dates will be

displayed on the BP-338. When running a SENTRY roster, each MGTV

and corresponding MVED will be displayed.

Management Security Level (MSL). Upon application of any of the

following Management Variables: PSF Waived; Greater Security;

Lesser Security, the DSCC is to apply an overriding Management

Security Level (MSL) to reflect the inmate’s assessed security

needs. This MSL takes precedence over the security level

reflected in SENTRY which is based upon the scored security

level and the application of Public Safety Factors.

Designation must be made to a DFCL commensurate with the

inmate’s security needs as reflected in the Management Security

Level. If there is an extenuating

circumstance in which an inmate’s designation facility is

inconsistent with his or her MSL, at least one additional non-

MSL MGTV must be added to support and explain the inconsistency.

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A None. No Management Variables apply. Institution

staff are permitted to enter this item.

B Judicial Recommendation. The sentencing court may

recommend a specific institution or program. When

consistent with policies or when such actions are

consistent with sound correctional management, the

Bureau of Prisons attempts to satisfy judicial

recommendations. When this is not feasible, the court

is notified in writing with an explanation outlining

the reasons for not satisfying that recommendation.

D Release Residence. The Bureau of Prisons attempts to

place each inmate in an institution that is reasonably

close to the anticipated release area. Ordinarily,

placement within 500 miles of the release area is to be

considered reasonable, regardless of whether there may

be an institution closer to the inmate’s release area.

To the extent practicable, placement to the closest

facility within 500 driving miles of the release area

will be considered reasonable, subject to bed

availability, the prisoner’s security designation, the

prisoner’s programmatic needs, the prisoner’s mental

and medical health needs, any request made by the

prisoner related to faith-based needs, recommendations

of the sentencing court, and other security concerns of

the Bureau of Prisons. This MGTV may also apply to

inmates who are within 36 months of release.

E Population Management. Situations may occur in which

an inmate requires housing in a facility which is not

commensurate with his or her security level. Following

are example situations: facility activation;

population pressures affecting available appropriate-

level bed space within 500 driving miles of the

inmate’s anticipated release residence; gang/security

concerns.

G Central Inmate Monitoring Assignment. Pursuant to the

CIM Program Statement, some inmates, for specified

reasons, need to be monitored or separated from

others. Sometimes these special management concerns

limit the options for placement.

I Medical or Psychiatric. An inmate who has a history of

or is presently exhibiting psychiatric problems may

need an initial designation to a psychiatric referral

center. Similarly, documented information reflecting

that the inmate may need medical or surgical treatment

may require a designation to a medical referral

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center. Designations and redesignations of these

inmates will be made by the Central Office Medical

Designator.

N Program Participation. Occasionally, inmates become

involved in specialized programs which are only

available on a limited basis, or at specific

institutions; in such instances, it might be

appropriate to delay transfer pending completion of

the program. Likewise, an inmate’s ability to

participate in a unique program may require placement

at an institution not commensurate with his or her

security level. Accordingly, when an inmate's

security level changes during participation in a

special program not likely to be available in another

appropriate facility, causing placement outside

normal guidelines, this MGTV will apply.

R Work Cadre. At secure facilities without satellite

camps, the Regional Director may authorize a certain

number of work cadre inmates to perform work outside

the perimeter of the institution. The DSCC will apply

the MGTV upon request of the institution.

S PSF Waived. An inmate may receive up to three Public

Safety Factors (PSFs). PSFs may be waived after review

and approval by the DSCC Administrator. When Public

Safety Factors are waived causing placement outside

normal guidelines, this MGTV will apply. Application

of this MGTV mandates that the DSCC Administrator

determine the most appropriate level of security

required by the inmate and apply a Management Security

Level (MSL). The MSL must be at least one level less

than the scored security level which is based on the

Security Total and PSF(s).

Request for Public Safety Factor Waiver. Only the DSCC

Administrator is authorized to waive a PSF. A request

for waiver of a PSF will be submitted to the DSCC via

form 409, available on SALLYPORT. The form 409 will

indicate that the request is for waiver of a Public

Safety Factor. Items 1 through 7 must be completed

when submitting a request for waiver of a PSF.

U Long-term Detainee. Long-term detainees are given an

initial custody and security level. However, Custody

Classification Forms are not to be completed on

long- term detainees due to the unavailability

or non- applicability of certain data (i.e.,

current term of confinement, length of time

remaining to serve, accurate criminal history).

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Therefore, transfers for positive or negative behavior

may cause placement in a facility different from his or

her scored security or custody level. When needed, this

MGTV will be applied by the Detention Services Branch,

Correctional Programs Division, Central Office.

Long-term criminal detainees whose security or custody

level does not match that of their facility will have

this Management Variable applied. This applies as well

if an inmate rolls over to the status of a long-term

detainee after being ordered detained upon expiration

of the federal sentence and the security or custody

level does not match that of the designated facility.

V Greater Security. There may be security concerns which

are not adequately reflected in the classification

scheme. In circumstances where an inmate represents a

greater security risk (i.e., pending charges,

detainer, escape risk, etc.) than their assigned

security level, they may be placed in an institution

outside normal guidelines, and this MGTV will apply.

When this MGTV is applied based on institutional

behavior which is not supported by a UDC/DHO finding

of guilt, staff will ensure compliance with the

criteria as set forth in the Program Statement on

Inmate Discipline and Special Housing Units.

Application of this MGTV mandates the DSCC

Administrator determine the most appropriate level of

security required by the inmate and apply a

Management Security Level (MSL). Designation will

then be made to a DFCL commensurate with the inmate’s

Management Security Level. The MSL must be at least

one level greater than the scored security level

which is based on the Security Total and Public

Safety Factor(s). This MGTV requires up to a

24 month expiration date.

W Lesser Security. There may be security concerns which

are not adequately reflected in the classification

scheme. In circumstances where an inmate represents a

lesser security risk (i.e., detainer removed, positive

adjustment, etc.) than the assigned security level,

the inmate may be placed in an institution outside

normal guidelines. For example, where age is largely

the contributing factor in the inmate’s placement,

this Management Variable will apply.

Application of this MGTV mandates the DSCC

Administrator to determine the most appropriate level

of security required by the inmate and apply a

Management Security Level (MSL).

The MSL must be at least one level less than the scored

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security level which is based on the Security Total

and Public Safety Factor(s).

DISCONTINUED MANAGEMENT VARIABLES. The following Management

Variables have been discontinued: C - Age, F - Racial Balance,

H - Voluntary Surrender, J - Custody, K - Detainer, L -

Discipline, M - Grandfather Clause, O - Security, P - Sentence

Limitation, and Q - Sliding Scale.

Table 5-1

MANAGEMENT VARIABLE EXPIRATION TABLE

CODE

DESCRIPTION

LENGTH

None

N/A

Judicial Recommendation

N/A

Release

Residence/Planning

N/A

Population Management

Up to 18 months**

Central Inmate

Monitoring Assignment

N/A

Medical/Psychiatric

6 months

N Program Participation

Up to 18 months, at the

discretion of the Regional

Director**

Work Cadre

N/A

S PSF Waived*

N/A (However, if an inmate is

transferred to a more secure

institution based on behavior

related to the waived PSF, this

MGTV will be removed.)

Long-Term Detainee

N/A

Greater Security*

Up to 24 months**

Lesser Security*

N/A

requires application of a Management Security Level (MSL)

** if no expiration date is entered, SENTRY will default to an

expiration date 12 months in advance

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PUBLIC SAFETY FACTORS

A Public Safety Factor (PSF) is relevant factual information

regarding the inmate’s current offense, sentence, criminal

history or institutional behavior that requires additional

security measures be employed to ensure the safety and

protection of the public. Public Safety Factors are

normally applied on the Inmate Load and Security Designation

Form (BP-337) prior to an inmate’s initial assignment to an

institution, however, additions or deletions may be made at

anytime there after via the Custody Classification Form, (BP-

338). A maximum of three PSFs may be applied, however

if more than three apply, those which would provide the greatest

security and public safety will be utilized.

CODE PSF - DESCRIPTION

A None. No Public Safety Factors apply.

B Disruptive Group. A male inmate who is a validated

member of a Disruptive Group identified in the

Central Inmate Monitoring System will be housed in

a High security level institution, unless the PSF

has been waived.

At the time of initial designation, if the

Presentence Investigation Report or other

documentation identifies the inmate as a possible

member of one of the Central Inmate Monitoring

Disruptive Groups, DSCC staff will enter a PSF on the

BP-337. However, DSCC staff will not

enter the CIM assignment "Disruptive Group." Upon

loading this PSF on a not-yet-validated member, DSCC

staff will (1) make a notation in the Remarks Section

to indicate the need for validation upon arrival at

the institution, and (2) notify the Central Office

Intelligence Section, via GroupWise, to advise them

of the inmate’s status. Upon the inmate's arrival

at the designated institution, the intake screener

will notify the institution's Special Investigation

Supervisor of the inmate's PSF, to initiate the

validation process.

C Greatest Severity Offense. A male inmate whose current

term of confinement falls into the "Greatest Severity"

range according to the Offense Severity Scale

(Appendix

A) will be housed in at least a Low security

level institution, unless the PSF has been

waived.

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F Sex Offender. A male or female inmate whose behavior

in the current term of confinement or prior history

includes one or more of the following elements will be

housed in at least a Low security level institution,

unless the PSF has been waived. A conviction is not

required for application of this PSF if the

Presentence Investigation Report (PSR), or other

official documentation, clearly indicates the

following behavior occurred in the current term of

confinement or prior criminal history. If the case was

dismissed or nolle prosequi, application of this PSF

cannot be entered.

However, in the case where an inmate was charged

with an offense that included one of the following

elements, but as a result of a plea bargain was not

convicted, application of this PSF should be

entered.

Example: According to the PSR, the inmate was

specifically described as being involved in a

Sexual Assault but pled guilty to Simple Assault.

Based on the documented behavior,

application of this PSF should be entered:

(1) Engaging in sexual contact with another

person without obtaining permission to do so

(forcible rape, sexual assault or sexual battery);

(2) Possession, distribution or mailing of

child pornography or related

paraphernalia;

(3) Any sexual contact with a minor or other

person physically or mentally incapable of granting

consent (indecent liberties with a minor, statutory

rape, sexual abuse of the mentally ill, rape by

administering a drug or substance);

(4) Any sexual act or contact not identified above

that is aggressive or abusive in nature (e.g., rape by

instrument, encouraging use of a minor for

prostitution purposes, incest, etc.). Examples may be

documented by state or Bureau of Prisons’ incident

reports, clear NCIC entries, or other official

documentation;

(5) Attempts are to be treated as if the sexual

act or contact was completed; and/or,

(6) Any offense referenced in the Sex Offender

Notification and Registration Program

Statement.

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CODE PSF - DESCRIPTION

G Threat to Government Officials. A male or female

inmate classified with a Central Inmate Monitoring

assignment of Threat to Government Official will

be housed in at least a Low security level

institution, unless the PSF has been waived.

H Deportable Alien. A male or female inmate who is not a

citizen of the United States. All long-term detainees

will have this PSF applied. When applied, the inmate

or the long-term detainee shall be housed in at least

a Low security level institution.

The PSF shall not be applied, or shall be removed when

the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or

the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)

have determined that deportation proceedings are

unwarranted or there is a finding not to deport at the

completion of deportation proceedings. The Institution

Hearing Program CMA of NO IHP or IHP CMP ND will then

be applied. Additionally, the PSF

shall not be applied if the inmate has been

naturalized as a United States citizen.

I Sentence Length. A male inmate with more than ten

years remaining to serve will be housed in at least

a Low security level institution unless the PSF has

been waived.

A male inmate with more than 20 years remaining to

serve will be housed in at least a Medium security

level institution, unless the PSF has been waived.

A male inmate with more than 30 years remaining to

serve (including non-parolable LIFE sentences) will

be housed in a High security level institution

unless the PSF has been waived.

K Violent Behavior. A female inmate whose current term

of confinement or history involves two convictions

(or findings of commission of a prohibited act by the

DHO) for serious incidents of violence within the

last five years will be assigned to at least a Low

security level institution, unless the PSF has been

waived.

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L Serious Escape. A female inmate who has been involved

in a serious escape within the last ten years,

including the current term of confinement, will be

assigned to the Carswell Administrative Unit, unless

the PSF has been waived.

A male inmate who has escaped from a secure facility

(prior or instant offense) with or without the

threat of violence or who escapes from an open

institution or program with a threat of violence

will be housed in at least a Medium security level

institution, unless the PSF has been waived.

M Prison Disturbance. A male or female inmate who was

involved in a serious incident of violence within

the institution and was found guilty of the

prohibited act(s) of Engaging, Encouraging a Riot,

or acting in furtherance of such as described in,

but not limited to institution disciplinary codes

such as 103, 105, 106,

107, 212, 213 or 218. Such a finding must be in

conjunction with a period of simultaneous

institution disruptions. Males will be housed in at

least a HIGH security level institution and females

will be assigned to the Carswell Administrative

Unit, unless the PSF has been waived.

N Juvenile Violence. A male or female offender,

currently of juvenile age, who has any documented

single instance of violent behavior, past or present,

which resulted in a conviction, a delinquency

adjudication, or finding of guilt. Violence is defined

as aggressive behavior causing serious bodily harm or

death or aggressive or intimidating behavior likely to

cause serious bodily harm or death (e.g., aggravated

assault, intimidation involving a weapon, or arson).

O Serious Telephone Abuse. A male or female inmate who

utilizes the telephone to further criminal activities

or promote illicit organizations and who meets the

criteria outlined below, must be assigned a PSF for

Serious Telephone Abuse. A conviction is not required

for the PSF if the Presentence Investigation Report

(PSR) or other official documentation clearly

indicates that the above behavior occurred or was

attempted. An inmate who meets this

criteria must be housed in at

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least a Low security level institution, unless

the PSF is waived.

The PSF should be entered if any one of the

following criteria applies.

(1) PSR or comparable documentation reveals

the inmate was involved in criminal

activity facilitated by the telephone who:

•

meets the definition of a leader/organizer or

primary motivator; or

•

utilized the telephone to communicate threats

of bodily injury, death, assaults, or

homicides; or

•

utilized the telephone to conduct significant

fraudulent activity (actual or attempted) in

an institution; or

•

leader/organizer who utilized the telephone

to conduct significant fraudulent activity

(actual or attempted) in the community;

or,

•

arranged narcotic/alcohol introductions while

confined in an institution.

(2) Federal law enforcement officials or a U.S.

Attorney’s Office notifies the Bureau of

Prisons of a significant concern and need

to monitor an inmate’s telephone calls;

(3) The inmate has been found guilty of a 100 or

200 level offense code for telephone abuse.

NOTE: 200 level offense codes will be reviewed

on a case-by-case basis.

(4) A Bureau of Prisons official has

reasonable suspicion and/or documented

intelligence supporting telephone abuse.

NOTE: Any inmate who is assigned the Serious

Telephone Abuse PSF may be subject to

telephone restriction in accordance with

the Telephone Regulations for Inmates

Program Statement.

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DISCONTINUED PUBLIC SAFETY FACTORS

D Firearms

High Drug J Designation Assessment

Table 5-2

SECURITY DESIGNATION TABLE (MALES)

INMATE SECURITY LEVEL ASSIGNMENTS BASED ON

CLASSIFICATION SCORE AND PUBLIC SAFETY FACTORS

Securit

Point

Public Safety Factors

Inmate

Security

Level

0 - 11

No Public Safety Factors

Deportable Alien

Juvenile Violence

Greatest Severity Offense

Sex Offender

Serious Telephone Abuse

Threat to Government Officials

Sentence Length

Time remaining > 10 Yrs

Time remaining > 20 Yrs

Time remaining > 30 Yrs (Includes

non-parolable LIFE and Death

penalty cases)

Serious Escape

Disruptive Group

Prison Disturbance

Minimum

Low

Medium

High

Medium

High

12 - 15

No Public Safety Factors

Serious Escape

Sentence Length

Time remaining > 20 Yrs

Time remaining > 30 Yrs (Includes

non-parolable LIFE and Death

penalty cases)

Disruptive Group

Prison Disturbance

Low

Medium

High

16 - 23

No Public Safety Factors

Disruptive Group

Prison Disturbance

Sentence Length

Time remaining > 30 Yrs (Includes

non-parolable LIFE and Death

penalty cases)

Medium

High

24 +

High

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Table 5-3

SECURITY DESIGNATION TABLE (FEMALES)

INMATE SECURITY LEVEL ASSIGNMENTS BASED ON

CLASSIFICATION SCORE AND PUBLIC SAFETY FACTORS

Security

Point

Total

Public Safety Factors

Inmate

Security

Level

0 - 15

No Public Safety Factors

Minimum

Deportable Alien

Low

Juvenile Violence

Low

Serious Telephone Abuse

Low

Sex Offender

Low

Threat to Government Officials

Low

Violent Behavior

Low

Prison Disturbance

High

Serious Escape

High

16 - 30

No Public Safety

Factors Prison

Disturbance Serious

Low

High

31 +

High

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INTRODUCTION. Custody classification is a procedure whereby an

inmate is assigned a level of supervision according to their

criminal history and institutional behavior/adjustment. An

inmate’s custody level is an indication of how much staff

supervision an inmate requires within and beyond the confines

of the institution.

An inmate’s first custody classification will be scored at the

first program review following initial classification

(approximately 7 months after arrival at an institution).

Subsequent reviews will occur at least every 12 months, but

may be conducted earlier in order to enable progress toward

community activities. Custody classification will ordinarily

occur every 12 months at a regularly scheduled program review.

Only changes

which increase or decrease the overall security level

assignment of the inmate, i.e. FRP refuse, incident report(s),

new sentence, sentence reduction etc., should be scored outside

of the 12 month cycle.

When transferring to another institution, inmates normally

retain their custody assignments. If the custody level is

inconsistent with that authorized at the receiving

institution, the sending institution will change the inmate's

custody prior to transfer.

Holdovers will retain their initial custody level

assignments until their first regularly scheduled custody

review at their designated facility for service of sentence.

At each annual custody review, a new Custody

Classification Form (BP-338) will be completed, even

though the scoring elements

may not have changed from the previous form. Only the most

current BP-338 form will be retained in the Inmate Central

File, except for those forms that must be retained to

document appropriate review and approval for custody

reductions (e.g., custody reductions for exception cases

require the Warden, or designee, to sign the Custody

Classification Form. The form should

be maintained to document the review and approval). As set

forth in the definition of “Maximum” custody, Chapter 2, a

BP-338 form changing an inmate’s custody to or from “Maximum”

custody must be permanently maintained.

It should be clearly understood that the Custody Classification

Form only recommends an inmate's custody. The Unit Team and/or

Warden is the final review authority. The intent of the Custody

Classification system is to permit staff to use professional

judgment within specific guidelines. Custody changes are not

CUSTODY CLASSIFICATION FORM INSTRUCTIONS (BP-338)

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dictated solely by the point total. However, when the Unit Team

decides not to follow the recommendation of the point total,

they must document the reason(s) for this decision in writing

on the Custody Classification Form, and inform the inmate.

A. IDENTIFYING DATA

1. INSTITUTION CODE

2. UNIT

3. DATE

4. NAME

5. REGISTER NUMBER

6. MANAGEMENT A - NONE G - CIMS S - PSF WAIVED

VARIABLES B - JUDICIAL RECOMMENDATION I - MED/PSYCH TREATMENT U - LONG-TERM DETAINEE

D - RELEASE RESIDENCE/PLANNING N - PROGRAM PARTICIPATION V - GREATER SECURITY

E - POPULATION MANAGEMENT R - WORK CADRE W - LESSER SECURITY

7. PUBLIC A - NONE I - SENTENCE LENGTH (males only)

SAFETY B - DISRUPTIVE GROUP (males only) K - VIOLENT BEHAVIOR (females only)

FACTORS

C - GREATEST SEVERITY OFFENSE (males only) L - SERIOUS ESCAPE

F - SEX OFFENDER M - PRISON DISTURBANCE

G - THREAT TO GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS N - JUVENILE VIOLENCE

- DEPORTABLE ALIEN O - SERIOUS TELEPHONE ABUSE

1. INSTITUTION CODE. (Automatically displayed by SENTRY.)

2. UNIT. (Automatically displayed by SENTRY.)

3. DATE. (Automatically displayed by SENTRY.)

4. NAME. (Automatically displayed by SENTRY.)

5. REGISTER NUMBER. (Automatically displayed by SENTRY.)

6. MANAGEMENT VARIABLES. See Chapter 5, pages 1-6.

7. PUBLIC SAFETY FACTORS. See Chapter 5, pages 7-13.

1. TYPE OF DETAINER

0 = NONE

3 = MODERATE

7 = GREATEST

1 = LOWEST/LOW MODERATE

5 = HIGH

Enter the appropriate number of points that reflect the inmate’s

detainer status. Refer to the Offense Severity Scale (Appendix

A). If multiple detainers have been filed, enter the point value

for the most serious charge. Frequency and sentence length are

not considered.

The scoring of detainers on the Inmate Load and Security

Designation Form (BP-337) may differ from the score received on

the Custody Classification Form (BP-338). If there is a pending

charge, points based on the documented behavior are assigned on

B. BASE SCORING

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the type of detainer item; if the pending charge involves a

probation violation, use the most severe documented behavior

from the original offense as the basis for assigning points

in the detainer scoring. Only formally filed detainers are

considered on the Custody Classification Form after the

second regularly scheduled custody review.

•

Score consecutive state sentences, lodged state detainers

and/or state parole violation terms/warrants as

detainers. Inmates should be informed that it is vitally

important that all pending charges and detainers be

resolved as quickly as possible so that institution

programming and release planning can occur.

•

Score concurrent state sentences, as a detainer only if it

is expected that the state sentence will exceed the federal

sentence and the state has formally filed a detainer. Other

formally filed state pending charges, consecutive

sentences, and/or parole violation term/warrants will be

scored as detainers.

Points will be assigned the same as they

would be for a federal violation (see page 4 of this

Chapter for further instructions).

•

No points will be awarded for U.S. Parole Commission

warrants (adjudicated or unadjudicated). However, the

original offense behavior will be factored into the

criminal history points and the violation behavior

(including new offense behavior) will be scored as

the current offense.

•

No points will be assigned for ICE detainers. However,

each case will be carefully reviewed to determine whether

the PSF for Deportable Alien is applicable.

•

If a formally filed detainer involves a probation

violation, use the most severe documented behavior in

the original offense as the basis for assigning points

in the detainer scoring chart above.

2. SEVERITY OF CURRENT OFFENSE

2. SEVERITY OF CURRENT 0 = LOWEST

3 = MODERATE

7 = GREATEST

OFFENSE

1 = LOW MODERATE

5 = HIGH

Enter the appropriate number of points that reflect the most

severe documented instant offense behavior. For multiple

offenses, the highest score will be used when scoring the

current offense. Staff will consider

the offense behavior of all sentences, including federal

sentences that have a future

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beginning date or a prior state or D.C. sentence if there was

no physical release from custody.

Severity is determined by using the Offense Severity Scale

(Appendix A). Do not use instant offense behavior to also assign

points on the “history” items on the Custody Classification

Form.

Example: According to the Presentence Investigation Report, the

individual was involved in an Assault With Serious Injury

(Greatest severity level) but pled guilty to a Simple Assault

(Moderate severity level). Assign the points on the basis of the

more severe documented behavior, i.e., assign 7 points (Greatest

severity level). Do not use the current term of confinement

information to assign points on the “history” items (numbers 5

and 6 on the Security Designation Data section of the BP-337).

In determining "Severity of Current Offense" staff must review

the Statement of Reasons, (attachment to the Judgment) and

ensure the information provided is appropriately used in

classifying the inmate.

Example: According to the Presentence Investigation Report the

individual was involved in a drug conspiracy responsible for

distribution of 31 grams of cocaine base “Crack”, but was

individually only responsible for 2 grams, he/she would be

scored as Moderate Severity in this category. However, the

STATEMENT OF REASONS, indicates the Judge found the individual

responsible for less than 1 gram; therefore, the appropriate

scoring should be Low Moderate Severity.

•

Procedures for Parole, Mandatory Release,

Special Parole Term, or Supervised Release

Violator

If the violation was the result of new criminal

conduct, regardless of conviction status, use the new

criminal conduct for scoring "Severity of Current

Offense" (see Appendix A). If the violation behavior

was a technical violation, score the "Severity of

Current Offense" as Low Moderate Severity.

The original offense behavior which occurred prior to the

violation is considered past behavior and is not used in

determining "Severity of Current Offense."

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•

Procedures for Probation Violator

The original offense behavior that resulted in

probation should be used for scoring "Severity of

Current Offense" (see Appendix A).

However, if the new criminal conduct (violation behavior)

is more severe than the original offense behavior, then

use this behavior for scoring "Severity of Current

Offense." The most severe documented behavior between the

original offense and the violation behavior is to be used

for scoring "Severity of Current Offense."

3. MONTHS TO RELEASE DATE

If there is a current and valid sentence computation in SENTRY,

SENTRY will automatically enter the number of months remaining

into this field. If however, there is not a complete Sentence

Computation/Projected Release Date in SENTRY, this entry must

be manually computed. This item is not figured into the

security point total but impacts the Sentence Length Public

Safety Factor.

4. CRIMINAL HISTORY SCORE

4. CRIMINAL HISTORY

0 = 0-1

4 = 4-6

8 = 10-12

SCORE

2 = 2-3

6 = 7-9

10 = 13 +

SENTRY will automatically insert the score that was entered for

this item on the BP-337. If this item was not entered on the BP-

337, insert the appropriate number of points that reflect the

Criminal History Score. For further details on Criminal History

Score see Chapter 4, Section 8.

5. HISTORY OF ESCAPE OR ATTEMPTS

Enter the appropriate number of points that reflect the escape

history of the individual, considering only those acts for

which there are documented findings of guilt (i.e., DHO, Court,

Parole, Mandatory Release, or Supervised Release Violation).

Escape

History includes the individual's entire background of escapes

or attempts to escape from confinement, or absconding from

community supervision, excluding the current term of

confinement.

3. MONTHS TO RELEASE

5. HISTORY OF ESCAPE

NONE >15 YEARS 10-15 YEARS 5-10 YEARS <5

YEARS

OR ATTEMPTS

MINOR

SERIOUS

3(S)

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EXCEPTION: Any institution disciplinary hearing (UDC or DHO)

finding that a prohibited act was committed

during the current term of confinement will be

scored as a history item.

State disciplinary findings are scored unless there is

documentation that the state disciplinary proceedings

did not afford due process protection to the inmate.

Fleeing or Eluding Arrest, Failure to Appear for traffic

violations, runaways from foster homes and similar behavior

should not be scored under the Escape History item, even if

clearly documented, but should be considered on a case-by-case

basis under the Management Variable “Greater Security.” Failure

to Appear or Flight to Avoid Prosecution for any offense

however, must be counted when there is a documented finding of

guilt.

In determining time frames, use the date of the documented

occurrence. Documented information from juvenile or YCA

adjudications can be used unless the record has been

expunged or vacated.

Minor History of Escape - An escape from an open institution

or program (e.g., minimum security facility, CCC, furlough)

not involving any actual or threat of violence. Also includes

military AWOL, Bail Reform Act, Flight to Avoid Prosecution,

and Absconding from Community Supervision. There must be a

finding of guilt.

Serious History of Escape - An escape from secure custody with

or without threat of violence. Also

includes escapes from an open facility or program with actual

threat of violence. There must be a finding of guilt. S = 3

points and requires application of PSF L.

6. HISTORY OF VIOLENCE

6. HISTORY OF

NONE

>15 YEARS

10-15 YEARS

5-10 YEARS

<5 YEARS

VIOLENCE

MINOR

SERIOUS

Enter the appropriate number of points that reflect any history

of violence, considering only those acts for which there are

documented findings of guilt (i.e., DHO, Court, Parole,

Mandatory Release, or Supervised Release Violation). This item

includes the individual's entire background of criminal

violence, excluding the current term of confinement.

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EXCEPTION: Any institution disciplinary hearing (UDC or DHO)

finding that a prohibited act was committed

during the current term of confinement will be

scored as a history item.

State disciplinary findings are scored unless there is

documentation that the state disciplinary proceedings

did not afford due process protection to the inmate.

Severity of violence is determined by the offense behavior

regardless of the conviction/finding of guilt offense. History

of Violence points combine both seriousness and recency of prior

violent incidents to assess the propensity for violent behavior,

where more points mean greater risk. Therefore, if there is more

than one incident of violence, score the combination of

seriousness and recency that yields the highest point score.

Prior periods of incarceration will be considered a “history”

item if the inmate was physically released from custody and

then returned to serve either a violation or a new sentence.

determining time frames, use the date of the documented

behavior. Documented information from juvenile or YCA

adjudication can be used unless the record has been expunged or

vacated.

Minor History of Violence - Aggressive or intimidating

behavior which is not likely to cause serious bodily harm or

death (e.g., simple assault, fights, domestic disputes, etc.)

There must be a finding of guilt.

Serious History of Violence - Aggressive or intimidating

behavior which is likely to cause serious bodily harm or

death (e.g., aggravated assault, domestic violence,

intimidation involving a weapon, incidents involving arson

or explosives, rape, etc.). There must be a finding of

guilt.

Example: If an offender was found guilty of homicide 20 years

ago and a simple assault 3 years ago, assign 5 points for the

simple assault. Or in another case, the offender had guilty

findings for homicide 12 years ago; aggravated assault 8

years ago; and fighting 2 years ago, score 6 points for the

aggravated assault 8 years ago.

NOTE: Attempted suicide, self-mutilation and possession of

weapons are not applicable behaviors for History of

Violence scoring. In addition, verbal threats (such as

Code 203- Threatening Bodily Harm) are to be viewed as

minor violence.

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7. VOLUNTARY SURRENDER

This item allows for the subtraction of three points from

the “Base Score” (Item 11 below), when the Judgement

indicates the inmate was ordered to voluntarily surrender.

Enter the appropriate number of points. For purposes of this

item, voluntary surrender means the inmate was not escorted

by a law enforcement officer to either the U.S. Marshals

Office or the place of confinement.

NOTE: Supervised Release, Mandatory Release, and Parole

Violators will not receive credit for Voluntary

Surrender even if it is approved by the court.

8. AGE

0 = 55 and over

4 = 25 through 35

2 = 36 through 54

8 = 24 or less

SENTRY will automatically cross-reference the inmate’s date

of birth and assign the appropriate number of points that

reflect his or her age. Staff do not have to manually

enter an offender’s age.

9. EDUCATIONAL LEVEL

Enter the appropriate number of points, that reflect the

inmate’s education level as verified by the Education

Department.

NOTE: The scoring of this item on the Custody Classification

form differs from the scoring on the Security

Designation form. Therefore, unit staff must reconcile

information obtained since the inmate’s previous score

on this item.

In addition to the points assigned for the education level,

the highest grade completed (HGC) will also be recorded on the

BP-

337. For example an inmate who began but did not complete the

th grade will be given a 6 in the HGC field. Similarly, a GED

will be given a 12, a college graduate a 16, a Master’s degree

an 18, and a Ph.D. a 21 (the maximum allowed) in the HGC

field.

9. EDUCATION LEVEL 0 = Verified High School Degree/GED

1 = Enrolled in and making satisfactory progress in GED Program

2 = No verified High School Degree/GED & not participating in GED

Program

7. VOLUNTARY SURRENDER 0 = NOT APPLICABLE (-3) = VOLUNTARY SURRENDER

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10. DRUG/ALCOHOL ABUSE

Enter the appropriate number of points that reflect drug or

alcohol abuse by the inmate. Examples of drug or alcohol abuse

include: a conviction of a drug or alcohol related offense, a

parole or probation violation based on drug or alcohol abuse,

positive drug test, a DUI, detoxification, etc. Absent any

information similar to the above, an inmate’s self report is

sufficient to score this item. If this information is unknown,

enter a “U” and the item will be scored as zero.

11. BASE SCORE

SENTRY will compute the base score based upon the points

entered for Items 1 - 10 (excluding Item 3). In cases where

the total results in a negative number the base score will be

set at zero.

1. PERCENTAGE OF TIME SERVED

1. PERCENTAGE OF

3 = 0-25%

5 = 76-90%

TIME SERVED

4 = 26-75%

6 = 91+%

Enter the number of points that reflect the percentage of time

the inmate has already served on the present commitment at the

time of the review. To determine the percent, divide the number

of months already served on the present sentence by the number

of months of incarceration the inmate will have served upon

reaching his/her projected release date. If applicable, give

credit for jail time.

Example: An inmate has served 15 months (14 months at the

institution, plus credit for one month jail time) of an

anticipated total of 78 months of confinement.

Actual Time Served

15= 19.2%

Anticipated Time in Confinement = 78

Enter "3" , since 3 represents a range of 0 to 25%.

C. CUSTODY SCORING

11. BASE SCORE (ADD B. ITEMS 1 - 10)

10. DRUG/ALCOHOL ABUSE 0 = Never/>5 Years 1 = <5 Years

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2. PROGRAM PARTICIPATION

Enter the appropriate number of points that reflect the

inmate’s level of initiative in programming. This

is based on the inmate’s active program involvement, eg. RPP,

FRP, Drug education or Treatment Programs, education programs,

or any other suitable programs as recommended by the Unit Team.

Unit Teams should score

this area at the time of the custody review so input may be

gained from all classification team members.

NOTE: Inmates in “FRP Refuse”, “RPP Refuse”, or who refuse to

participate in mandatory drug education or treatment

programs will be scored with 0 points regardless of

any other programs achievements. Otherwise, assign

points as follows:

GOOD - The inmate actively participates in multiple

recommended programs.

AVERAGE - The inmate could be participating in multiple

recommended programs but chooses to be involved in one at a

time. This also includes inmates who are on official

waiting lists for programs recommended by the Unit Team.

POOR - No program involvement, refuses to participate, or poor

participation in programs in which he/she is enrolled.

3. LIVING SKILLS

Enter the appropriate number of points that reflect the inmate’s

living skills during the past 12 months. This is based on the

inmate’s demeanor, attitude, personal accountability and nature

of interaction with staff and other inmates. Incident Reports in

and of themselves are not the determining factor in assessing

the points on this item; however, the underlying

behavior(s) may influence the scoring of this item. Unit Teams

should score this item at the time of the custody review so

input may be gained from all classification team members.

NOTE: Inmates in “FRP Refuse”, “RPP Refuse”, or who refuse to

participate in mandatory drug education or treatment

programs will be scored with 0 points regardless of

any other programs achievements. Otherwise, assign

points as follows.

3. LIVING SKILLS 0 = POOR 1 = AVERAGE 2 = GOOD

2. PROGRAM PARTICIPATION 0 = POOR 1 = AVERAGE 2 = GOOD

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GOOD - The inmate fully complies with staff expectations.

He/she consistently receives outstanding sanitation and

work reports and impresses staff as a “model inmate” in all

other

aspects of adjustment. He/she has developed a good rapport with

staff. This high level of responsibility is consistent

throughout the year.

While behavior(s) of a minor concern may occur occasionally,

they do not detract from the inmate’s overall favorable

performance.

He/she is perceived by staff as attempting to program in a

positive manner. Some examples of such behavior(s) are as

follows:

•

Rare property/sanitation related counseling

necessary; however, not as the result of or leading

to an Incident Report or extra duty;

•

Work reports that are excellent overall, though

not all evaluation elements are rated as

“outstanding;” and,

•

Uncharacteristic instances of staff reported

negative interactions or behavior that do not result

in Incident Reports.

AVERAGE - The inmate generally complies with staff

expectations although falls short of providing a full and

complete effort.

He/she has been counseled about sanitation, work performance

and/or other aspects of adjustment; however, the inmate is

not viewed as problematic. The inmate’s rapport with staff

is satisfactory. The inmate presents well personally;

however, he/she fails to display any significant motivation

for

self-improvement.

POOR - The inmate consistently fails to meet staff expectations

as evidenced by poor quarters sanitation, personal hygiene,

negative interaction with staff/peers, or poor work reports.

4. TYPE AND NUMBER OF MOST SERIOUS INCIDENT REPORT(S)

Enter the points that reflect the most serious Incident

Report(s) received by the inmate. This is determined by using

the Institution Disciplinary Codes and Sanctions Severity

Scale. Points are assigned based on the most severe Incident

Report(s) for which the inmate has been found guilty by either

4. TYPE & NUMBER 0 = ANY GREAT (100) IN PAST 10 YRS 3(A)= 1 MOD (300) IN PAST YR

OF MOST 1 = > 1 HIGH (200) IN PAST 2 YRS 3(B)= >1 LOW MOD (400) IN PAST YR SERIOUS

2(A)= 1 HIGH (200) IN PAST 2 YRS 4 = l LOW MOD (400) IN PAST YR INCIDENT RPT

2(B)= > 1 MOD (300) IN PAST YR 5 = NONE

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the Unit Disciplinary Committee (UDC) or the Discipline Hearing

Officer (DHO), within the specified time frames. Points are to

be assigned only for the current period of incarceration.

NOTE: Disciplinary findings while an inmate is housed under

BOP authority in non-BOP correctional facilities

should be scored if received during the current

period of incarceration unless there is documentation

that the disciplinary proceeding(s) did not afford

due process protection to the inmate.

Example: If an inmate has been found guilty of three HIGH

severity Incident Reports within the past two years, he/she

would receive a score of "1." If the inmate has only received

one HIGH severity incident report within the past two years, the

inmate would receive a score of "2(a)."

NOTE: Greatest severity Incident Reports merit a score of "0"

regardless of the total number received in the last ten

years.

The letter characters assigned to numerical scores 2 and 3 are

merely used to differentiate between these items which have

identical numerical values. The letter character is not used for

computation.

NOTE: For supervised release, mandatory release, and parole

violators, Incident Reports received during a

previous period of confinement should be used, if

they apply, for scoring "History of Escape or

Violence,” and "Drug/Alcohol Abuse." However,

Incident Reports received during a previous period of

confinement will not be counted when scoring "Type

and Number of Most Serious Incident Reports" and

"Frequency of Incident Reports" since this behavior

occurred during a previous period of confinement. Only

Incident Reports received during the current

supervised release and parole violator term will be

counted in these categories.

5. FREQUENCY OF INCIDENT REPORTS

Enter the appropriate number of points that reflect

the frequency of Incident Reports.

This is determined by assigning points based on the number of

Incident Reports for which the inmate has been found guilty by

5. FREQUENCY OF

= 6+

= ONE

INCIDENT REPORTS 1 = 2 THRU 5 3 = NONE

(IN PAST YEAR)

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either the Unit Discipline Committee or the Discipline Hearing

Officer during the past 12 months.

6. FAMILY/COMMUNITY TIES

Enter the number of points that reflect the level of family and

community ties. This is based on the inmate’s efforts to build,

maintain and strengthen family/community ties rather than the

unilateral efforts of the family/community to provide support

and assistance to the inmate. Consideration should be given to

the following:

•

Financial support (not to include FRP participation);

•

Visiting (consider inmate’s efforts in establishing

visiting list, frequency of visits, and who is

visiting);

•

Development of phone list with focus on

family, employment, and community;

•

Sending and receiving regular correspondence;

•

Participation in Institution Release Preparation

Program and institution sponsored mock job fairs;

•

Involvement in parenting program and other

family oriented activities;

•

Contacts with social service providers to

promote/enhance family stability (i.e., school guidance

counselors, welfare workers, treatment providers);

•

Contact with Prisoner Visitation Services;

•

Participation in institution sponsored community

service opportunities (i.e., Toys for Tots, Make a Wish

Foundation, community gardens, Special Olympics); and,

•

Voluntary involvement with community activities.

Score each inmate based on his/her unique circumstances

while focusing on what the inmate does to maintain, build or

strengthen these ties. To best accomplish this, Unit Teams

should score this item at the custody review so input can be

gained from all classification team members and possibly

even the inmate.

6. FAMILY/COMMUNITY TIES 3 = NONE OR MINIMAL 4 = AVERAGE OR GOOD

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Examples:

Inmates who demonstrate no initiative to further and/or

enhance relationships with supportive parents/spouse/children

should be scored as “none or minimal.” (e.g., visiting and

phone lists that do not include family members, no effort to

provide financial support for children);

Inmates with limited financial resources who have

parents/spouse/children living significant distances from

their designated facilities, and request to have these family

members placed on their visiting and phone lists, and send and

receive frequent letters from family and make phone calls to

them when funds are available. These inmates score as

“average or good;” and,

Inmates with no surviving parents, siblings, spouse, or

children may receive an “average or good” rating by developing

contacts through Prisoner Visitation Services (PVS) and

participation in community based activities and community

service opportunities.

7. CUSTODY TOTAL

Add the points in items 1 through 6, Section C, and enter

the sum in this block.

8. CUSTODY VARIANCE

The Custody Variance adjusts the inmate's total security points

as specified in Tables 6-1(M) and 6-1(F) based upon the inmates

custody score. If the appropriate table indicates a value other

than zero the application of the Custody Variance will:

•

add points to the base score, thus raising the

security level and increasing the custody (when

the value is positive); or,

•

subtract points from the base score, thus lowering the

security level and decreasing the custody (when the

value is negative).

8. CUSTODY VARIANCE (FROM APPROPRIATE TABLE ON BP-338, PAGE 2)

7. CUSTODY TOTAL (ADD C. 1 - 6)

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Table 6-1(M)

Male Custody

Variance

Table

CUSTODY TOTAL

12 13 14

B S 0-11

A C

S O

12-15

E R

-1

-2

-3

-4

-5

-1

-2

-3

-4

-5

-1

-2

-3

16-23

24+

-1

-2

-3

Example: A male inmate has a Base Score of 17 points and a

Custody Total of 11 points. By using the Custody Variance

Matrix, the intersecting point for these two items is +3. Thus,

+3 is the Custody Variance score that will be entered on

Item 8, Section C.

Table 6-1(F)

Female

Custody

Variance

Table

CUSTODY TOTAL

12 13 14 15

B S

0-15

+15 +11 +7 +4 +3 +2 +1 +1 0 0 0 0 -2 -4 -8 -12 -16

A C

+15 +11 +7 +4 +3 +2 +1 +1 0 0 0 0 0 -4 -8 -12 -16

S O

16-30

E R

+15

+11

-1

-5

-8

31+

Example: A female inmate has a Base Score of 17 points and a

Custody Total of 11 points. By using the Custody Variance

Matrix, the intersecting point for these two items is +2. Thus,

+2 is the Custody Variance score that will be entered on

Item 8, Section C.

9. SECURITY TOTAL

Apply the Custody Variance Score to the Base Score, and

enter the result on Item 10, Section C.

Example: An inmate has a Base Score of 16 and a Custody Variance

Score of +4. By applying +4 to 16, a Security Total of 20 is

obtained and entered on Item 9, Section C.

9. SECURITY TOTAL (ADD OR SUBTRACT CUSTODY VARIANCE (C.8) TO BASE SCORE (B.10))

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NOTE: If the Custody Variance score is 0, the figure entered

will be exactly the same as the Base Score. If the

application of the Custody Variance to the Base Score

results in a negative number, use 0.

10. SCORED SECURITY LEVEL

An inmate's Security Level is determined by the Security Total

and any applicable Public Safety Factors (see Chapter 5).

11. MANAGEMENT SECURITY LEVEL (MSL)

A Security Level which is entered by the DSCC or Central

Office upon application of any of the three MSL Management

Variables (PSF Waived, Greater Security, Lesser Security).

The MSL overrides the inmate’s scored security level. If there

was a previously entered MSL, it will automatically appear in

this position.

12. CUSTODY CHANGE CONSIDERATION

To determine eligibility for a custody change, the following

procedures apply:

•

If the Custody Variance Score (Section C, Item 8)

is in the positive (+) range, consider a custody

increase;

•

If the Custody Variance Score (Section C, Item 8)

is 0, the inmate's present custody is continued;

or,

•

If the Custody Variance Score (Section C, Item 8)

is in the negative (-) range, consider a custody

decrease.

1. TYPE OF REVIEW

An inmate should be handled as an exception case if there is

documentation of the following:

1. TYPE OF REVIEW (EXCEPTION OR REGULAR)

SECTION D. INSTITUTION ACTION

11. MANAGEMENT SECURITY LEVEL

10. SCORED SECURITY LEVEL

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•

Public Safety Factors. Any inmate with a PSF. If the

PSF has been waived the case is still considered an

exception;

•

Central Inmate Monitoring Assignment. An inmate with a

CIM assignment, excluding state prisoners and

separation cases; or,

•

Other. The Warden may specify in writing other

offenses or cases that require exception

review.

If the inmate does not meet any of the above criteria the

“Type of Review” will be “Regular.” For Regular Cases,

the Unit Team has authority to make custody assignments, and

the Unit Manager is the signature authority on the BP-338.

For Exception Cases, the Warden or designee is the approving

official and retains signature authority for the BP-338

whenever there is a decrease in custody. Unit staff will

indicate on the BP-338 form the reason for the Exception Case,

only in those instances in which the unit team will make a

recommendation for a reduction in custody level.

2. CURRENT CUSTODY

Checkthe proper code for the inmate's current custody:

MAX = MAXIMUM, IN = IN, OUT = OUT, COM = COMMUNITY

3. NEW CUSTODY

Check the proper code for the inmate’s new custody:

MAX = MAXIMUM, IN = IN, OUT = OUT, COM = COMMUNITY

As indicated below, the Custody Classification Form only

recommends; the final decision rests with the review authority.

With the exceptions noted previously in Item 1, Type of Review,

the Unit Team has the following options:

3. NEW CUSTODY (MAXIMUM, IN, OUT, COMMUNITY)

2. CURRENT CUSTODY (MAXIMUM, IN, OUT, COMMUNITY)

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Table 6-2

BP-338 FORM

RECOMMENDS

CLASSIFICATION TEAM OPTIONS

Custody

Increase(+)

range

Increase custody one level

Continue same custody assignment and document why

Custody

Decrease(-)

range

Decrease custody one level

Continue same custody assignment and document why

Continue

Present Custody

Continue same custody assignment

(Refer to the Warden, see below)

The custody level should normally be reduced or increased by

only one level (i.e., a reduction of IN would be to OUT, not to

COMMUNITY; an increase from COMMUNITY would be to OUT, not to

IN). However, an exception regarding increases can be made for

disciplinary cases involving prohibited acts of the Greatest

Severity or escape, provided it is justified by the Unit Team

in a memo to the inmate's central file with a copy to the

inmate.

Additionally, transfer to a CCC may require the custody

level to be decreased more than one level. If the inmate is

receiving a custody reduction solely for the purpose of

transferring to a CCC, a new Custody Classification Form

(BP-

338) does not need to be completed. Approval for a decrease

to COMMUNITY custody is granted by virtue of the Warden’s

approval and signature on the Institution Referral for CCC

Placement (BP-210).

While it is mandatory that COMMUNITY custody be effected at the

time of transfer, it may not be appropriate to reduce the

inmate’s custody level prior to the date of transfer (e.g., it

would not be appropriate for an IN custody inmate at a MEDIUM

security level institution to have COMMUNITY custody while still

housed at the institution). In such cases, upon receipt of a CCC

acceptance date, a SENTRY future assignment would be established

for the date of transfer. The effective time for the reduction

would be 12:01 AM. An inmate must be assigned COMMUNITY custody

status prior to transfer to a CCC.

If the Custody Variance (Section C, Item 8) is zero (Continue

Present Custody), and the Unit Team believes that there is a

compelling reason to change the inmate's custody, the Unit Team

will refer the case to the Warden, who is the deciding

official.

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4. ACTION

For exception cases only, the Warden or designee should check

the appropriate box indicating either approval or disapproval

of the Unit Team's decision. If the Warden

disagrees with the form, he/she will indicate the reasons on

the

338 form. For regular cases, the Unit Manager will

take this action.

5. DATE OF NEXT REVIEW

Enter the month and year of the next scheduled review.

6. CHAIRPERSON

The Unit Manager will print his or her name and sign the

form in the space provided.

7. EXCEPTION REVIEW

This item is reserved for the Warden or designee's printed

name and signature if the inmate is an exception case as

defined in Item 1 of this section. If the Warden or designee

disapproves, the reason will be documented on the Custody

Classification Form (BP-338) and a copy provided to the

inmate.

8. SUMMARY OF FINAL ACTION

8. SUMMARY OF FINAL ACTION: SECURITY LEVEL

CUSTODY

After all action is complete (exception cases signed off,

etc.,) the final outcome will be entered. Upon completion,

the form is to be filed in the Inmate Central File, Section

2, and the appropriate custody assignment updated in SENTRY.

7. EXCEPTION REVIEW

NAME (WARDEN OR DESIGNEE) AND SIGNATURE

6. CHAIRPERSON

NAME AND SIGNATURE

5. DATE OF NEXT REVIEW

4. ACTION: (APPROVE, DISAPPROVE)

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I D E N T I F Y I N G D A T

INSTITUTION CODE 2 . UNIT

3 . DATE

4 .

NAME

5. REGISTER NUMBER

6. MANAGEMENT A - NONE G - CIMS S - PSF WAIVED

VARIABLES B - JUDICIAL RECOMMENDATION I - MED/PSYCH TREATMENT U - LONG TERM DETAINEE

D - RELEASE RESIDENCE/PLANNING N - PROGRAM PARTICIPATION V - GREATER SECURITY

E - POPULATION MANAGEMENT R - WORK CADRE W - LESSER SECURITY

7. PUBLIC A - NONE I - SENTENCE LENGTH (males only)

SAFETY B - DISRUPTIVE GROUP (males only) K - VIOLENT BEHAVIOR (females only)

FACTORS

C - GREATEST SEVERITY OFFENSE (males only) L - SERIOUS ESCAPE

F - SEX OFFENDER M - PRISON DISTURBANCE

G - THREAT TO GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS N - JUVENILE VIOLENCE

H - DEPORTABLE ALIEN O - SERIOUS TELEPHONE ABUSE

B A S E S C O R I N

1. TYPE OF DETAINER 0 = NONE 3 = MODERATE 7 = GREATEST

1 = LOWEST/LOW MODERATE 5 = HIGH

2. SEVERITY OF CURRENT 0 = LOWEST 3 = MODERATE 7 = GREATEST

OFFENSE

1 = LOW MODERATE 5 = HIGH

3. MONTHS TO RELEASE ___________

4. CRIMINAL HISTORY 0 = 0-1 4 = 4-6 8 = 10-12

SCORE 2 = 2-3 6 = 7-9 10 = 13 +

5. HISTORY OF ESCAPE

NONE

>15 YEARS 10-15 YEARS 5-10 YEARS 0 <5 YEARS

OR ATTEMPTS MINOR

1 1

2 3

SERIOUS

3(S) 3(S) 3(S)

3(S)

6. HISTORY OF

NONE

>15 YEARS 10-15 YEARS 5-10 YEARS <5 YEARS

VIOLENCE

MINOR

1 1

3 5

SERIOUS

4 6

7. VOLUNTARY SURRENDER STATUS 0 = NOT APPLICABLE ( -3 ) = VOLUNTARY SURRENDER

8. AGE 0 = 55 and over 4 = 25 through 35

2 = 36 through 54 8 = 24 or less

9. EDUCATION LEVEL 0 = Verified High School Degree/GED

1 = Enrolled in and making satisfactory progress in GED Program

2 = No verified High School Degree/GED & not participating in GED Program

10. DRUG/ALCOHOL ABUSE 0 = Never/>5 Years 1 = <5 Years

11. BASE SCORE (ADD §B. ITEMS 1 - 10)

C. CUSTODY SCORING

1. PERCENTAGE OF 3 = 0-25% 5 = 76-90%

TIME SERVED 4 = 26 - 75 % 6 = 91+%

2. PROGRAM PARTICIPATION 0 = POOR 1 = AVERAGE 2 = GOOD

3. LIVING SKILLS 0 = POOR 1 = AVERAGE 2 = GOOD

4. TYPE & NUMBER 0 = ANY GREAT (100) IN PAST 10 YRS 3(A) = 1 MOD (300) IN PAST YR

OF MOST

= > 1 HIGH (200) IN PAST 2 YRS 3(B) = >1 LOW MOD (400) IN PAST YR

SERIOUS

2(A) = 1 HIGH (200) IN PAST 2 YRS

= l LOW MOD (400) IN PAST YR

INCIDENT RPT 2(B) = > 1 MOD (300) IN PAST YR

= NONE

FREQUENCY OF

0 = 6+

2 = ONE

INCIDENT REPORTS

(IN PAST YEAR)

1 = 2 THRU 5

3 = NONE

FAMILY/COMMUNITY

TIES

3 = NONE OR MINIMAL 4 = AVERAGE OR GOOD

7. CUSTODY TOTAL (ADD § C. 1 - 6)

8. CUSTODY VARIANCE (FROM APPROPRIATE TABLE ON BP-338, PAGE 2)

9. SECURITY TOTAL (ADD OR SUBTRACT CUSTODY VARIANCE (§ C.8) TO BASE SCORE (§ B.11)

10. SCORED SECURITY LEVEL ______________ 11. MANAGEMENT SECURITY LEVEL ______________

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SECTION D: INSTITUTION ACTION

1. TYPE OF REVIEW: (EXCEPTION OR REGULAR)

2. CURRENT CUSTODY: (MAXIMUM, IN, OUT, COMMUNITY)

3. NEW CUSTODY: (MAXIMUM, IN, OUT, COMMUNITY)

4. ACTION: (APPROVE, DISAPPROVE)

5. DATE OF NEXT REVIEW

6. CHAIRPERSON

_______________________________________

NAME AND SIGNATURE

7. EXCEPTION REVIEW

_______________________________________

NAME (WARDEN OR DESIGNEE) AND SIGNATURE

8. SUMMARY OF FINAL ACTION: SECURITY LEVEL

CUSTODY

CUSTODY CHANGE RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON CUSTODY VARIANCE

CUSTODY

VARIANCE

IN THE

(+)

RANGE

CONSIDER

A CUSTODY INCREASE

CUSTODY

VARIANCE

IN THE

(-)

RANGE

CONSIDER

A CUSTODY DECREASE

CUSTODY

VARIANCE

ZERO

CONTINUE

PRESENT CUSTODY

CUSTODY

6 7

8 9 10

11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

CUSTODY

6 7

8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Male Custody

Variance

Table

Female

Custody

Variance

Table

0 - 11

12-15

16-23

24 +

+ 4

+ 3

+ 2

+ 1

- 1

- 2

- 3

- 4

- 5

+ 4

+ 3

+ 2

+ 1

- 1

- 2

- 3

- 4

- 5

+ 8

+ 6

+ 5

+ 4

+ 3

+ 2

+ 1

- 1

- 2

- 3

+ 8

+ 6

+ 5

+ 4

+ 3

+ 2

+ 1

- 1

- 2

- 3

0 - 15

16-30

31 +

+15

+11

+ 7

+ 4

+ 3

+ 2

+ 1

- 2

- 4

- 8

- 12

- 16

+15

+11

+ 7

+ 4

+ 3

+ 2

+ 1

- 4

- 8

- 12

- 16

+15

+11

+ 7

+ 4

+ 3

+ 2

+ 1

- 1

- 5

- 8

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TRANSFER PROCEDURES. Transfers (also known as redesignations)

are used to move inmates from one institution to another as

needed, with each type of transfer having a specific

objective. The following are some of the more frequent

reasons for a transfer:

•

institution classification;

•

nearer release;

•

disciplinary/close supervision;

•

adjustment;

•

medical/psychological treatment;

•

temporary transfers;

•

training purposes/program participation;

•

Institution Hearing Program;

•

pre-release; and,

•

transfers from CCC’s.

After review and approval by the Unit Team, a transfer

request is submitted via the Request for Transfer/Application

of Management Variable (409) to the DSCC. The procedures for

completing the 409 are outlined below and may only be waived

or modified with the approval of the Assistant Director,

Correctional Programs Division, Washington, D.C. or his/her

designee.

1. Inmate’s Medical Status. Include current, complete, and

accurate available information concerning any medical problem

that might affect redesignation;

2. Institution Adjustment. Include a brief description of the

inmate's adjustment during this period of incarceration with

emphasis on recent adjustment;

3. Rational for Referral. Include a complete, specific

justification and support for the requested action;

4. Parole Hearing Scheduled. Indicate whether or not the

inmate is eligible for a parole hearing. If yes, indicate the

date of the hearing. (See SALLYPORT for a current listing of

parole/non-parole institutions).

5. Past or Present Behavior and/or Management Concerns. Note

any past or present behavior and/or management concerns which

may affect placement (i.e., history of arrests or disruptive

behavior

INMATE TRANSFER

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which may not have resulted in a conviction, inmates

preference regarding this request, etc.). Also note any

Security Threat Group concerns/associations. In addition, it is

necessary for staff to closely review each case submitted for

any CIM concerns. Any CIM concerns should be noted on the 409

if applicable.

However, it is not necessary for staff to route a Request for

CIM Activity Clearance with each transfer request since CIM

activity clearance is included in the redesignation for all

CIM assignments except WITSEC cases. Redesignations between

same security level institutions are discouraged, except for

CIM purposes, nearer release purposes, or other unusual

circumstances. Copies of all transfer requests for Disruptive

Group Members will be forwarded to the Intelligence Section,

Central Office, via GroupWise upon approval of the transfer.

Additionally, the institution Special Investigative

Supervisor should also receive a copy of the transfer

request; and

6. BP-337/BP-338 Discrepancies. Include a brief description

of any scoring changes between the BP-337 and BP-338.

Complete all required information, then route the request

through normal institutional review channels for approval by

the CEO. After approval by the CEO, it may be routed

to the DSCC Administrator from the unit’s mailbox. The Unit

Team will enter the appropriate “DST” assignment (see below)

into SENTRY as confirmation that a redesignation request has

been submitted to the DSCC or OMDT. Enter this SENTRY

assignment under the "DST" category using the “Update Inmate

Assignment” transaction.

•

Enter “W REDES R” if the transfer request is

for a routine transfer.

•

Enter “W REDES M” if the transfer request

requires a review by the OMDT (Medical

Designator).

Once the e-mail requesting redesignation is received,

DSCC staff will at a minimum review the following SENTRY

transactions to determine if the inmate is appropriate for

redesignation:

CIM Clearance and Separatee Data;

Inmate Load Data;

Inmate Profile;

Custody Classification Form;

Security/Designation Data Form; and,

Chronological Disciplinary Record.

If the transfer is approved, DSCC staff will enter the

information and the appropriate destination (DST) assignment in

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SENTRY on the “Enter Redesignation” screen and will also note

the approved institution transfer code. The method of

transportation is at the discretion of the Warden. Should a

change in DST be required, DSCC staff will make the change in

SENTRY prior to the inmate’s arrival at the designated

institution.

If the transfer is denied, DSCC staff will indicate the

denial on the “Update Inmate Remarks” screen and will also

delete the “W REDES” from SENTRY. Unit staff should closely

monitor SENTRY for deletions of the “W REDES” transaction.

1. INSTITUTION CLASSIFICATION TRANSFERS. These transfers are

typically referred to as either “Lesser Security” (Code 308)

transfers or “Greater Security” (Code 307) transfers.

a. Security Level Changes

(1) When a decrease in the inmate’s security level is

indicated by the Custody Classification Form, transfer

of the inmate to a lower security level institution

should be considered.

(2) Likewise, an increased security level may be

indicated in a similar fashion. The security total may

increase to a higher security level range.

If an updated security scoring, combined with Public Safety

Factors, indicate that an inmate is rated at a different

security level, the inmate must be referred to the DSCC for

either transfer or application of a Management Variable. For

example, if an inmate in a Low security level institution is

reclassified to Minimum security, the case must be referred for

transfer or application of a Management Variable. If transfer is

denied, DSCC staff will apply an appropriate Management Variable

and add a Management Security Level, if applicable.

b. Custody Level Changes. During an inmate's custody review,

a custody level may be increased or decreased (ordinarily, only

one level at a time) indicating a transfer is appropriate. For

example:

(1) A Medium security level inmate has OUT custody,

and becomes eligible for COMMUNITY custody. If the Unit

Team decides to reduce custody, the inmate would normally

be referred for redesignation to a Low or Minimum

security level facility, since Medium security level

institutions do not house COMMUNITY custody inmates. If

approved for transfer by the DSCC, the Management

Variable of Lesser Security will be applied and the

Management Security Level will be changed accordingly.

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(2) An inmate's transfer to a higher security

institution could be triggered by an increase in custody

needs. For example, a Medium security level inmate with

IN custody becomes eligible for a custody increase. The

team agrees to increase the custody to Maximum. Since

Medium security level facilities are not authorized to

house Maximum custody inmates, the inmate must be

referred for transfer to a High security level

institution and the MSL changed in accordance with the

application of an MGTV.

2. NEARER RELEASE TRANSFERS (Code 313). Nearer release

transfers move the inmate closer to their legal residence or

release destination, consistent with their security level.

Inmates may be considered for a nearer release transfer only

after serving 18 consecutive months of clear conduct in a

general population. Nearer release transfers should be

incorporated with “Lesser Security” transfers whenever

possible. Once the inmate has been transferred within 500

driving miles of his or her release residence, no further

referrals will be made for nearer release transfer

consideration. further referrals can be considered for nearer

release transfer consideration subject to bed availability, the

prisoner’s security designation, the prisoner’s programmatic

needs, the prisoner’s mental and medical health needs, any

request made by the prisoner related to faith- based needs,

recommendations of the sentencing court, and other security

concerns of the Bureau of Prisons.

Transfer to a facility in an area other than the inmate's

legal residence or sentencing district may be considered by

the inmate's Unit Team provided the inmate can provide strong

evidence of community and/or family support. Institution staff

should use sound correctional judgment when reviewing such

requests for transfer to ensure the transfer is consistent

with guidelines established in this chapter.

Inmates with an Order for Deportation, an Order of Removal, an

ICE detainer for an unadjudicated offense(s) or an ICE

detainer for a hearing will not be transferred for nearer

release purposes since they will be returning to the community

outside, rather than inside, the United States upon release.

3. WITSEC TRANSFERS. All movement of Witness Security cases is

coordinated exclusively through the Inmate Monitoring Section

of the Correctional Programs Branch, Central Office. Witness

Security cases will not be transferred without authorization

from that office. Witness Security inmates who require

medical or mental health treatment at a medical center must

also be approved by the Medical Designator.

If the inmate is classified as a WITSEC case, a copy of the

medical referral will be sent simultaneously to the Inmate

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Monitoring Section (IMS) and the Medical Designator. The Inmate

Monitoring Section will coordinate with the OMDT regarding an

appropriate placement. Placement will be based on available

medical resources, security needs, bed space availability, and

the inmate's need for medical care. IMS will enter activity

clearances for WITSEC cases.

4. DISCIPLINARY/CLOSE SUPERVISION TRANSFERS (Codes 309/323). An

act(s) of documented institution misconduct may result in an

inmate’s transfer to another institution, normally of greater

security, for disciplinary reasons. Wardens may recommend same

security level transfers only when placement at a greater

security level institution is not possible or other overriding

circumstances exist.

Disciplinary or Close Supervision transfer requests will

be sent electronically to the DSCC Administrator and contain

the following information:

(a) Request for Transfer/Application of

Management Variable (must be thorough and

specific);

(b) Close Supervision investigation report, if

requested; and,

if requested.

Institution staff should carefully review the management of

309/323 cases on an individual basis, applying sound

correctional judgment that considers the safety and security

of the inmate, the institution and its staff and the

community.

5. ADJUSTMENT TRANSFERS (Code 330). All transfer referrals

submitted as Code 330 transfers for adjustment purposes will be

reviewed by the DSCC. Adjustment purposes transfer requests will

be sent electronically to the DSCC Administrator via Form 409.

DSCC staff will ensure that the transfer does not meet the

requirements of an unverified protection transfer, Code 323.

6. MEDICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC TRANSFERS (Codes 331-336 and

338, 339). Medical designations and transfers are approved by

the Central Office Medical Designator, Office of Medical

Designations and Transportation (OMDT). The Central Office

Medical Designator assigns inmates to Medical Referral

Centers (MRC), institutions with medical resources, or non-

Bureau community care centers to provide needed medical

services.

Medical redesignations are initiated for inmates with acute

medical, surgical, or psychiatric condition, or for those

inmates who have chronic care needs that cannot be addressed at

the parent institution. Transfers will be classified as either

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(a) Emergency, (b) Routine/Urgent, or (c) Routine.

If an inmate objects, either in writing or through his or her

attorney, to a transfer for psychiatric/mental health treatment,

the provisions of 18 U.S.C. § 4245 may apply. Staff will suspend

transfer action in such cases and refer the matter to their

Regional Counsel for review. The Regional Counsel will notify

the institution when the transfer action can be re-instituted.

a. Emergency Transfer - An emergency transfer is a

medical, surgical, or psychiatric situation determined by

medical/mental health staff that requires immediate, direct

transportation.

This includes inmates not medically or psychiatrically capable

of transport via routine BOP air/surface transportation, e.g.,

bus, commercial air, or USMS/Bureau airlift. Direct

transportation is defined as air ambulance, air charter, or

ground ambulance and, in some instances, an institution

vehicle may be utilized.

b. Routine/Urgent Transfer - A routine/urgent transfer is

initiated for medical, surgical, or psychiatric treatment

that is not an emergency, however must be transported

directly to a MRC, typically within two to three weeks of

designation.

Routine urgent transfers require direct transfer to the MRC

because of the acuity of their medical, surgical, or

psychiatric condition, or because MRC-based services need to be

initiated within an appropriate time frame. Holdover housing at

a county jail or Bureau general population institution is not

permissible.

c. Routine Transfer - A routine transfer is initiated

for medical, surgical, or psychiatric treatment that is

not an emergency and time en-route is not a major factor.

Routine transfers may travel by any available means.

d. Procedures for Initiating Emergency, Routine/Urgent,

and Routine Transfer Requests. All transfer

requests for medical, surgical, or psychiatric designations

will be initiated via GroupWise on the Medical/Surgical and

Psychiatric Referral Request Form (BP-770) available on

SALLYPORT. The HSA, with input from the

Clinical Director and other providers involved with the

inmate’s care (e.g., mid-level providers, psychologists,

consultant physicians), is responsible for completing the BP-

770. The referring institution Warden must review the BP-770

and authorize the request for transfer.

The BP-770 serves as the redesignation, transportation, and

security worksheet from which the actual redesignation is

made. It will also serve as the emergency referral request

form, documentation of the inmate’s condition and the reason

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for transfer. Accordingly, it is essential that the BP-770 be

completed thoroughly and accurately.

The Medical Designator will review each request for

redesignation and approve or deny the requested transfer. Based

on clinical information and in consultation with the Medical

Director, the Medical Designator may change the urgency level of

the request.

OMDT will authorize CIM clearance (if appropriate) and enter

approved transfers to an appropriate BOP facility in SENTRY on

the “Enter Redesignation” screen.

e. Completion of Treatment - All requests for

redesignation to the parent facility upon completion of

Medical/Surgical or Psychiatric treatment, or to another

medical facility for continuation of treatment, will be

initiated by the facility currently housing the inmate via

GroupWise on the Discharge Transfer Summary form. This form

serves as the designation, transportation, and security

worksheet from which the redesignation is made.

Medical cases are normally returned to their parent facility

unless the DSCC approves a change in the parent facility based

on clinical justification provided prior to redesignation by

the Medical Designator.

7. TEMPORARY TRANSFERS. It is sometimes necessary to

temporarily transfer an inmate to a contract facility or other

Bureau institution. This is normally for security reasons, when

the current institution does not have a Special Housing Unit. In

such cases, institution staff will forward a request for

temporary transfer approval from the Warden to the DSCC. The

request will include the rationale for transfer, with assurance

that the receiving facility is in agreement with the temporary

transfer. Transfer approval must be obtained prior to the

transfer during normal working hours, or if after hours, the

next work day. A copy of this request will be routed to the

appropriate CCM office, if the transfer is to a contract

facility.

8. TRANSFERS FOR TRAINING PURPOSES OR PROGRAM PARTICIPATION.

An inmate is ordinarily only transferred for specialized

national programs not offered at the parent facility to

include:

(a) Residential Drug Treatment Program;

(b) Life Connections Program;

(d) Sex Offender Programs.

When placement for program participation is inconsistent with

the assigned security level, the appropriate Management Variable

must be applied by the DSCC. Ordinarily, the inmate will be

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returned to the referring institution upon completion of the

specialized training or program if the inmate has 18 months or

more remaining until the inmate’s release date at the time of

the transfer. Further, if the program facility is nearer to the

inmate’s release residence, than is the referring institution,

the inmate may remain at the program facility.

9. INSTITUTION HEARING PROGRAM TRANSFERS. The Institution

Hearing Program (IHP) is a coordinated effort by the Bureau,

ICE, and the EOIR to provide deportation or exclusion

proceedings to sentenced aliens as expeditiously as possible

after the date of conviction. Eligibility,

designation, classification, and transfer procedures are

specifically outlined in Bureau directives. IHP sites have been

established for male and female non-U.S. citizens who are

serving federal sentences to ensure a deportation or exclusion

hearing is conducted early in their sentence instead of at the

end of their sentence.

10. TRANSFERS TO SATELLITE CAMPS. The Warden of an institution

with a satellite camp may transfer an inmate from the main

institution to the camp if the inmate is assigned an

appropriate security and/or custody level. The Camp

Administrator of a satellite camp adjacent to a Low or Medium

security level institution may temporarily transfer the inmate

to the main institution for disciplinary purposes (i.e.,

disciplinary segregation). If a need for an immediate

redesignation arises, the inmate may be placed as a holdover in

Administrative Detention at the main institution while approval

is sought from the DSCC for redesignation to that institution

or another institution.

An inmate may travel via “unescorted transfer” from a low or

minimum security level institution to a minimum security level

institution if the inmate is a minimum security level inmate

and has OUT or COMMUNITY custody. The inmate’s

family (on the approved visiting list) may provide

transportation to the receiving institution only if the inmate

is transferring from a minimum security level institution to

another minimum security level institution, and if approved by

the Warden. The inmate’s family is expected

to bear all transportation costs. The inmate

must go directly from the sending institution to the receiving

institution.

The Warden may authorize clearance for the transfer of a CIM

Case, with the exception of WITSEC cases, to the satellite camp

of the parent facility provided established regulations for

regular transfer authority have been met. (Refer to the CIM

Manual for more specific details).

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11. PRE-RELEASE TRANSFERS. Inmates in federal and contract

institutions may be transferred to CCCs in accordance with the

Program Statement Community Corrections Center (CCC)

Utilization and Transfer Procedure. Inmates who have been

approved for CCC referral and are otherwise appropriate for

camp placement are to be transferred to a camp for intermediate

placement if at all practicable. Inmates should be encouraged

to complete all or most of the Institution Release Preparation

Program at the parent institution prior to transfer.

The parent institution is to complete the CCC referral packet

and the camp should be closer to the inmate’s release residence.

This process should be completed to allow the inmate a minimum

of a 60-day placement at the camp prior to the reporting date at

the CCC. CCC referrals may be made 12 to 18 months in advance of

an anticipated reporting date with the concurrence of local CCM

offices. A notation that the CCC referral was made with a

specific projected placement date should be included in the

request for institution transfer, and the transfer request

should be prepared at the same time as the CCC referral.

12. TRANSFERS FROM CCC’S. When an inmate fails to meet the

conditions of CCC placement, the CCM should designate the

inmate to the parent institution with consideration given

to the following criteria for designation:

(a) local manday detention rates;

(b) availability of Bureau Detention Centers;

(d) projected release date; and,

(e) distance to parent facility.

When returning the inmate to the parent institution is not

cost effective, the Community Corrections Office will refer the

case to the DSCC for designation. DSCC staff, will

make the designation, and should consider the closest

institution commensurate with the inmate’s security needs. When

the DSCC designates the inmate to a facility, DSCC staff will

notify the parent institution to facilitate the forwarding of

the central file.

13. LONG-TERM DETAINEES. The authority for the redesignation of

long-term detainees rests with the Detention Services Branch,

Correctional Programs Division, Central Office. Refer to the

current Program Statement Mariel Cuban Detainees for transfer

procedures. Transfers for medical or mental health treatment

however, shall be referred to the Central Office Medical

Designator. Mariel Cubans who are sentenced, and therefore not

detainees, are handled in a routine fashion by DSCC staff.

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14. IN-TRANSIT DATA FORM

a. Upon notice that an inmate is being transferred or

temporarily released to an authorized law enforcement

officer (e.g., U.S. Marshal, state law enforcement officer,

or Bureau bus officer), the Unit Manager will ensure the

following:

•

The top portion of the SENTRY automated In-

Transit Data Form is accurate and the bottom

portion is completed;

•

CIM, YCA, DCYRA and any other important information

is included in the space for "Non-Routine Security

Needs;"

•

CIM separation information is accurate, up-to-date

and the SENTRY generated "CIM Clearance and Separatee

Data" is attached to the In-Transit Data Form; and,

•

The In-Transit Data Form is signed, dated, and

forwarded to ISM staff who will attach a

current inmate photograph and provide the form

to the transporting officer.

NOTE: The most recent In-Transit Data Form is maintained in

the Inmate Central File. The “CIM Clearance and

Separatee Data” display will not be filed with the

In-Transit Data Form.

b. Upon receipt of the In-Transit Data Form, ISM

staff will ensure the following:

•

The information indicated on the top portion of

the form is correct. SENTRY update functions

should be executed in the event that the data is

not accurate;

•

The Sentencing Remarks should include the offenses

and the length of sentence as noted on the

Judgment.

this information is not accurate, the load data

should be updated;

•

The Detainer Remarks should indicate all active

detainers and the charge or offense. If the detainer

has been litigated, information regarding the

sentence imposed or time remaining to serve should

be listed.

If this information is not current, the

commitment should be updated; and,

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•

Initials are placed below the detainer remarks

indicating that the information has been

confirmed and is accurate and up-to-date.

15. TRANSFER CODES. The reason for transfer, as shown by one of

the codes listed at the end of this chapter, must be provided in

the top portion of the Transfer Order. If there is more than one

reason for transfer, the most pertinent code should be used.

Note that all Unescorted Transfers are Discharge Code -

FURL TRANS for Furlough Transfer.

16. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

a. An inmate having a detainer or pending charge may be

transferred to any institution for which he or she properly

classifies; however, generally when there is a formally filed

detainer, the inmate is not to be transferred to an

institution more distant from the detaining authority unless

there is substantial reason to believe the detainer will be

dropped or the pending charge will not be prosecuted.

An inmate who indicates an intention to oppose extradition is

not to be transferred within the last 30 calendar days prior to

release to an institution in the state that placed the

detainer. Such cases, and others in which there are legal or

jurisdictional problems, are to be referred to the Regional

Correctional Programs Administrator (See Program Statement

Inmate Systems Management Manual.

b. When there is reason to transfer an inmate to a non-

federal institution for concurrent service of federal and

state sentences, the Warden will refer the case to the DSCC

Administrator. Refer to the Program Statement, Transfer of a

Prisoner to State Custody Prior to Release from the Federal

Sentence, for procedures.

17. RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER AGENCIES

a. U.S. Parole Commission. Parolable inmates must be housed

at a parolable institution in accordance with their parole

hearing requirements unless a hearing is no longer required.

b. Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. The court of

conviction may recommend to the Attorney General or the Bureau

that the defendant be retained at, or transferred to, a place

of confinement near the place of trial or the court of appeals,

for a period reasonably necessary to permit the defendant to

assist in the preparation of his or her appeal. Upon receiving

this recommendation, the Bureau will make every effort to place

the inmate in such a facility. If a reason exists for

not placing the inmate in that facility, the court must be

notified of the situation and an attempt will be made to arrive

at an acceptable place of confinement.

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Ordinarily, complicated jurisdictional or legal problems

should be resolved before transfer. Ordinarily, the sending Case

Management Coordinator will determine if an inmate has legal

action pending in the district in which confined. If so, the

individual should not be transferred without prior consultation

with the appropriate U.S. Attorney or Regional Counsel, or both.

Under Rule 23(a) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedures,

an inmate may not be transferred, pending review of a Habeas

Corpus proceeding commenced before a court, without the approval

of the court.

Approval for transfer should be sought through the U.S.

Attorney or Regional Counsel in cases where a Habeas Corpus

petition is pending.

c. Non-Federal Authorities. The decision to accept a state

prisoner in the Bureau is the responsibility of the DSCC

Administrator. When notifying the state authority of acceptance,

the state's contract code will be identified.

The Office of Procurement, Central Office is responsible

for negotiating contracts for housing state prisoners. If it

is necessary to transfer a federal inmate to a local jail,

the sending institution must immediately notify the U.S.

Marshals and the CCM, preferably prior to the transfer.

d. Military Inmates. The DSCC will accept a military or Coast

Guard inmate recommended for transfer to federal custody if,

after examination of all available information, the Bureau

can provide appropriate resources for the inmate's needs. The

DSCC will be responsible for the designation and redesignation

of all military and Coast Guard inmates accepted for service

of their sentence in Bureau custody.

In some cases, special agreements or Memoranda of

Understanding (MOU) have been established with various

military branches.

These MOUs give direction to Bureau staff regarding which Bureau

regulations and policies apply to the military inmates. Pursuant

to 10 U.S.C. § 858, staff should be aware that military or Coast

Guard inmates confined in Bureau institutions are subject to the

same discipline and treatment as other inmates in those

institutions.

Additionally, the Bureau will accept the sentence computation

provided by the military or Coast Guard authorities with the

exception that the Bureau will release such inmates, if not

paroled, under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. § 4164 provided they

have accrued good time deductions in excess of 180 days. DSCC

staff will refer to the appropriate military or Coast Guard

authorities for resolution of suspected sentence computation

errors or discrepancies, or challenges to the sentence

computation by the inmate or his or her representative, or both.

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Once a military inmate comes into Bureau custody, all

notifications and requirements apply as if he or she were a

Bureau inmate, i.e., VWP notification, VCCLEA notification,

Sex Offender Notification, and IFRP requirements. Notification

to the military is also required at least 30 days prior to

the inmate’s release.

18. STATE PLACEMENT. Inmates who have exhausted available

resources within the Bureau, should be referred for placement

in an appropriate non-federal facility under contract with the

Bureau. Preparation of a transfer referral to merely “exhaust"

all BOP resources is not required when the inmate is clearly

not appropriate for any facility within the Bureau.

a. Placement Procedures. The Warden will prepare a memorandum

to the DSCC Administrator outlining the reasons for state

placement of a federal inmate. This memorandum will be forwarded

along with supporting documentation and classification material

that will, at a minimum, include the following:

(1) Presentence Investigation Report;

(2) Two copies of the Judgment;

(3) Relevant SENTRY data;

(4) Current Progress Report; and,

(5) Any Disciplinary or SIS Reports.

If the DSCC Administrator approves an inmate for state

placement, DSCC staff will select a state correctional

system for referral. The system

selected will be based on the type of facilities within the

system; available bed space; court status (state systems that

are under injunction because of overcrowding or violations of

inmates' civil rights will not be used), and the state’s

willingness to accept federal boarders. Once a suitable

state correctional system has been identified, DSCC staff will

forward the transfer packet to the appropriate Community

Corrections Regional Administrator, overseeing the state in

which the DSCC Administrator has identified for possible

placement.

DSCC staff may make up to two referrals per inmate at a time,

and continue this process until an appropriate placement is

secured. The CCRA will work through the local CCM office which

will refer the case for state placement. The CCM office will

advise the CCRA of the response from the state

authority/Department of Corrections. If approved for

placement, the CCRA will initiate SENTRY redesignation

procedures, and forward the inmate file to the CCM office. If

not approved for placement the CCRA will

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advise the DSCC Administrator, who will continue to secure a

suitable state placement.

The CCM office with state monitoring authority in which the

inmate is eventually housed assumes full responsibility for the

inmate, including biennial reviews and subsequent transfer

authority. State placement materials containing, at a minimum, a

Progress Report, Presentence Investigation Report, and all

memoranda pertaining to the state placement, will be forwarded

to and maintained by the CCM office after the inmate has been

approved for placement.

If an inmate is approved for permanent return to the Bureau,

the place of confinement will be determined by the DSCC. If an

inmate is returned to the Bureau for medical treatment, the

inmate will be returned to the state when the medical

treatment is completed. Occasionally,

returning the inmate to the originating state may not be

appropriate. In such cases, the DSCC will obtain a new place

of incarceration for the inmate, after consultation with the

Office of Medical Designation and Transportation.

b. Post-Placement Monitoring. After a federal inmate has been

placed in a state contract facility, the appropriate CCM will

review the case every two years beginning from the date of the

inmate’s arrival to determine whether the inmate is still

appropriate for state placement. The CCM's cover memorandum

containing a recommendation and a Progress Report provided by

the state contract facility will be forwarded to DSCC staff who

will make a determination for continued state placement or

return to Bureau custody.

If the inmate requires continued placement in that state

facility, DSCC staff will enter a notation on the SENTRY “CIM

Clearance and Separatee Data” screen indicating such. However,

if state placement is no longer necessary, the inmate will be

redesignated to Bureau custody by the DSCC.

Inmates serving a sentence of Death will also be reviewed for

continued state placement. Information received from Community

Corrections staff during the review of the contract may be used

to make a determination for continued state placement.

The DSCC is responsible for monitoring and tracking state

placement requests received from BOP institutions. The CCRA will

prepare a quarterly report (statistical/narrative) which will be

forwarded to the DSCC Administrator.

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19. SECONDARY DESIGNATION. Upon initial designation, an inmate

may be designated specifically for a parole hearing or program

participation, and as a result, may require a secondary

designation upon completion of the activity. If upon completion

of the activity, staff determine that the secondary designation

is no longer appropriate, the DSCC will be notified for

reconsideration. Otherwise, when the conditions of the initial

designation are met, institution staff will prepare a Transfer

Order for signature of the sending institution Warden and

arrangements will be made for movement of the inmate through

routine procedures.

A secondary designation will not normally be made for cases

designated for medical or psychiatric treatment. The medical

center or reviewing institution will notify the Medical

Designator upon completion of evaluation or treatment. Approval

will be given for a secondary designation at that time. This

approval will be based on medical requirements of the inmate

and resources of the secondary designation.

20. POPULATION MANAGEMENT. The Assistant Director, Correctional

Programs Division periodically reviews each institution’s Rated

and Designation Capacities. Occasionally, it is necessary to

impose a moratorium or population cap on a particular

institution to avoid or reduce overcrowding. The Assistant

Director, Correctional Programs Division, with the approval of

the Population Management Subcommittee of the Executive Staff,

may impose a moratorium on other facilities including the

Medical Referral Center general population units. The Assistant

Director, Health Services Division, with the approval of the

Population Management Subcommittee of the Executive Staff, may

authorize a moratorium or population cap for Medical Referral

Centers (excluding general population).

a. Referral Procedures

(1) The Warden of the institution recommends to

the Regional Director that a moratorium or population

cap be established.

(2) The Regional Director reviews the request, and if

in agreement, contacts the Assistant Director, Correctional

Programs Division, or the Assistant Director, Health

Services Division, and either requests a population cap or

total moratorium.

A population cap places a ceiling on the number of inmates

that can be designated to a facility. A total moratorium is

defined as a complete cessation of all initial designations

and redesignations to an institution or DFCL assignment.

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In extreme circumstances, the Assistant Director, Correctional

Programs or Health Services Division with concurrence of the

Subcommittee may direct that inmates en route to a facility be

redesignated. When a moratorium or population cap is imposed, a

termination date will be established. The cap or moratorium will

be terminated on that date unless the Regional Director contacts

the appropriate Assistant Director, Correctional Programs or

Health Services Division, and obtains an extension.

(3) The appropriate Assistant Director will issue

a GroupWise e-mail notifying the DSCC Administrator and

Chief Executive Officers of the cap or moratorium.

21. INSTITUTIONS WITH SPECIAL MISSIONS

a. FCI Oakdale. The Bureau, ICE, and the Executive Office for

Immigration Review (EOIR) work closely together to meet the

requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986,

by ensuring the expeditious review of criminal aliens for

deportation. Beds are available for federally sentenced aliens,

who are subject to administrative proceedings under the

Immigration and Naturalization Act. Such inmates are transferred

to FCI Oakdale for disposition of their ICE detainer prior to

completion of their federal sentence.

Mexican and Cuban nationals are not eligible for the Oakdale

Criminal Alien Program. The following procedures apply for the

actual selection and designation of inmates to the Oakdale

Criminal Alien Program.

(1) The ICE Officer in Charge at FCI Oakdale will monitor

the inmate male population via SENTRY to identify criminal

aliens appropriate for the program at FCI Oakdale. After they

have been identified, ICE staff will place a detainer on these

individuals through the DSCC. Each week DSCC staff

will compile a list of the criminal aliens who are to be

released within the next year. A courtesy list will be

submitted, via GroupWise, to FCI Oakdale for monitoring

purposes.

(2) ICE staff at FCI Oakdale will forward to DSCC staff

information on alien inmates via GroupWise to assist in the

movement of inmates to FCI Oakdale at a later date. The movement

of inmates to FCI Oakdale will be authorized and coordinated by

the DSCC. DSCC staff will ensure CIM clearance is obtained and

the Custody Classification form reflects appropriate use of any

Management Variable.

(3) Inmates will be redesignated no later than seven

months from a firm projected release date. Once approved for

transfer,

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institution and transportation staff will immediately schedule

the inmate for movement to FCI Oakdale. Institution staff will

notify the Oakdale CMC if the inmate is not en route within 15

working days of the transfer approval. The central file should

contain a current Progress Report and all pertinent case

management activities should be completed prior to transfer

including fines and the ordering of parole certificates, when

applicable, or preparation of other release documents as

required.

(4) ISM staff will ensure any other detainers lodged

against those inmates approved for transfer are resolved and

the detaining authority notified before the inmate is

transferred to FCI Oakdale.

(5) Because of unforeseen circumstances, some criminal

aliens may be inappropriate for transfer to FCI Oakdale. ICE

staff at FCI Oakdale will notify DSCC staff when this occurs

and will advise of any additional action necessary to

coordinate the resolution of the inmate's citizenship/release

status. Conversely, institution staff are to contact DSCC staff

if they believe a transfer should not occur. If the

transfer is deemed inappropriate, DSCC staff will delete the

Oakdale "DST" transfer approval.

(6) The Detention Services Branch, Correctional

Programs Division, Central Office will assist with

coordination of the Oakdale Criminal Alien Program and will

act as the primary liaison with ICE and EOIR Headquarters on

matters of mutual interest affecting the program's

development and/or modification. Any questions regarding

these matters should be directed to that office.

b. USP Marion/ADX Florence. USP Marion/ADX Florence general

population units are designed for male inmates who have

demonstrated an inability to function in a less restrictive

environment without being a threat to others, or to the secure

and orderly operation of the institution.

(1) Referral Procedures and Criteria. Prior to referring

an inmate to USP Marion or ADX Florence, redesignation to

another high security institution should be considered first.

If transfer to another institution is not

appropriate, Wardens will refer the proposed USP Marion or ADX

Florence case to North Central Regional Director. The North

Central Region will designate the inmate as appropriate.

Assignment to USP Marion or ADX Florence will ordinarily be

made without regard for such factors as release destination or

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program needs, such as education and vocational training. Prior

to transfer to USP Marion or ADX Florence, staff at the sending

institution will ensure that the inmate is assigned Maximum

custody. While in transit to USP Marion or ADX Florence, inmates

will be housed and provided visiting, correspondence, and

telephone privileges as if confined at USP Marion or ADX

Florence.

Inmates currently diagnosed as suffering from serious

psychiatric illnesses should not be referred for placement at

either USP Marion or ADX Florence.

(2) Referral Packet for USP Marion or ADX Florence. The

referral packet for either USP Marion or ADX Florence general

population will include the following items:

(a) A memorandum from the Warden to the North

Central Regional Director with the specific

rationale supporting the institution's

recommendation;

(b) Copies of all disciplinary reports,

investigative materials or other official documentation

related to the behavior prompting the referral;

(d) A copy of the inmate's latest Presentence

Investigation Report; and,

(e) A recent psychiatric or mental health evaluation.

Inmates with severe or chronic behavior patterns that

cannot be addressed in any other Bureau institution should be

referred to ADX Florence general population, and those who

are somewhat less problematic should be referred to USP

Marion. In describing the reasons underlying the referral, the

Warden should explain why he or she has selected USP Marion

or ADX Florence, respectively.

(3) Acceptance or Rejection of Referrals. The North

Central Regional Director has final review authority for

referrals to the USP Marion and ADX Florence general

population units. In some cases,

the Regional Director may approve placement at USP Marion

when a referral has been submitted for ADX Florence and vice

versa.

A response to a recommendation for USP Marion or ADX

Florence placement will ordinarily be made by the North Central

Regional Director within 60 calendar days after receiving the

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referral packet from the referring institution. Approval or

denial will be noted in SENTRY on the inmate's “CIM

Clearance and Separatee Data” screen, with a brief

memorandum from the North Central Regional Director to the

requesting Warden to follow.

(4) Transfer from USP Marion or ADX Florence. Once an

inmate successfully completes the USP Marion or ADX Florence

program, the Warden will submit a transfer request to the North

Central Regional Director. Upon the North Central Regional

Director’s approval the request will be forwarded to the DSCC

for determination of an appropriate facility. Inmates will

ordinarily be transferred from USP Marion or ADX Florence using

Code 308 - Lesser Security. Ordinarily, inmates completing the

ADX Florence program will be transferred to a High Security

facility, other than USP Marion.

(5) USP Marion Failures. Inmates who continue to exhibit

disruptive misconduct at USP Marion may be considered for

referral to ADX Florence general population or the Control

Unit.

c. FMC Carswell Administrative Unit

(1) Initial Designations. Initial designations may only

occur in extraordinary situations by DSCC staff.

(2) Redesignation Criteria. The FMC Carswell

Administrative Unit is designed to house females

exhibiting any of the following:

•

A history of escape or attempted escape from

a secure institution;

•

Demonstrated repeated incidents of

assaultive or predatory behavior;

•

Demonstrated chronic behavior problems; and/or

•

Special management concerns.

(3) Referral for transfer to the FMC Carswell

Administrative Unit will be submitted via the Request

for Transfer/Application of Management Variable (409) to

the DSCC Administrator.

(4) Acceptance or Rejection of Referrals. The DSCC

Administrator has final review authority for referrals

to FMC Carswell Administrative Unit.

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TRANSFER CODES

CODE

DESCRIPTION

276

FURLOUGH TRANSFER: Unescorted furlough transfer to a CCC.

307

INSTITUTION CLASSIFICATION

: Transfer to an institution with

greater security (e.g., Low to Medium).

308

INSTITUTION CLASSIFICATION

: Transfer to an institution with

less security (e.g., High to Medium).

309

DISCIPLINARY

: Transfer as a result of an act(s) of misconduct

related to documented poor institutional adjustment. See

Program Statement on Discipline and Special Housing Unit.

313

NEARER RELEASE

: Transfer for the purpose of placing an inmate

in an institution nearer the release destination or to

facilitate the release process.

314

TRAINING PURPOSES: Discontinued (Use Code 324).

315

TRAINING COMPLETED: Discontinued (Use Code 325).

316

TEMPORARY TRANSFER

: Transfer to the custody of U.S. Marshals

or local authority.

317

RELIEVE OVERCROWDING

: Transfer to relieve overcrowding at a

facility.

318

INCREASE POPULATION

: Transfer to build a population, usually

upon activation of a new facility.

319

DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM

: Transfer to participate in a specialized

Drug Abuse Program.

320

WORK/STUDY RELEASE: Discontinued.

321

TRANSFER TO CONTROL UNIT

: Transfer to Control Unit (see

Chapter 7, Section 4).

322

TRANSFER FROM CONTROL UNIT

: Transfer from Control Unit (See

Chapter 7, Section 4).

323

CLOSE SUPERVISION CASE

: Transfer as a result of an

investigation that indicates a safety, security, or escape

risk.

Includes verified and unverified protection cases.

324

PROGRAM PARTICIPATION

: Transfer for a parole hearing or to

participate in a specialized program.

325

PROGRAM COMPLETED/WITHDRAWAL/REMOVAL

: Return to the original

institution following the completion, withdrawal, or removal

from a specialized program.

326

CONCURRENT SERVICE IN NON-FEDERAL FACILITY

: Transfer to non-

federal facility (excluding CCC) for service of concurrent

federal and state sentences.

327

BOARDING IN NON-FEDERAL FACILITY

: Transfer to non-federal

facility (excluding CCC) for service of federal sentences

only.

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TRANSFER CODES

CODE

DESCRIPTION

328

RETURN FROM NON-FEDERAL FACILITY

: Return from non-federal

facility to federal institution for service of federal

sentence only.

330

ADJUSTMENT PURPOSES

: Transfer for the purpose of placing the

inmate in a new setting due to poor institutional adjustment

or CIM concerns. This code differs from a 323 Close

Supervision Transfer in that an SIS investigation is not

normally conducted.

331

TRANSFER FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT

: Transfer from general

population for the purpose of obtaining medical/physical

treatment in a Medical Referral Center. Requires a change to

a CARE 4 assignment.

332

MEDICAL TREATMENT COMPLETED

: Return from Medical Referral

Center to general population after treatment for

medical/physical treatment. Requires a change from CARE 4

assignment to a lesser care level assignment.

333

TRANSFER FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL/PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION

: Transfer

from general population for the purpose of obtaining

psychiatric treatment in a Medical Referral Center. Requires

a change to a CARE 4 assignment.

334

PSYCHOLOGICAL/PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION COMPLETED

: Return from a

Medical Referral Center to general population after obtaining

psychiatric treatment. Requires a change from CARE 4

assignment to a lesser care level assignment.

335

TRANSFER FOR HOSPITALIZATION AND TREATMENT

: Transfer between

BOP Medical Referral Centers for continued medical/physical or

psychiatric treatment. (SPG to BUT). CARE 4 assignment

remains intact.

336

HOSPITALIZATION AND TREATMENT COMPLETED

: Discontinued (See

Code 332).

337

OTHER

: This category may be used only when no other transfer

code above applies. (DISCONTINUED)

338

DECREASE IN MEDICAL CARE LEVEL

: Transfer used when there has

been a decrease in the inmate’s medical care level and the

inmate no longer requires the higher level of medical

services.

This code is to be used when the transfer occurs

between non-MRC institutions and when there is a decrease from

the CARE assignments 2 and 3 only.

339

INCREASE IN MEDICAL CARE LEVEL

: Transfer used when there has

been an increase in the inmate’s medical care level and inmate

is being transferred for the sole purpose of requiring

increased medical resources. This code is to be used when the

transfer occurs between non-MRC institutions and when there is

an increase from the CARE assignments 1 and 2 only.

369

FACILITY REORGANIZATION

: Transfer based on a mission change of

the institution.

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GREATEST SEVERITY

Aircraft Piracy - placing plane or passengers in danger

Arson - substantial risk of death or bodily injury

Assault - serious bodily injury intended or permanent or

life threatening bodily injury resulting)

Car Jacking - any

Drug Offense - see criteria below*

Escape - closed institution, secure custody, force or

weapons used

Espionage - treason, sabotage, or related

offenses Explosives - risk of death or bodily

injury Extortion - weapon or threat of violence

Homicide or Voluntary Manslaughter - any

Kidnaping - abduction, unlawful restraint, demanding

or receiving ransom money

Robbery - any

Sexual offenses - rape, sodomy, incest, carnal

knowledge, transportation with coercion or force

for commercial purposes

Toxic Substances/Chemicals: - weapon to endanger human life

Weapons - distribution of automatic weapons, exporting

sophisticated weaponry, brandishing or threatening use of

a weapon

* Any drug offender whose current offense includes the following

criteria will

be scored in the Greatest severity category:

The offender was part of an organizational network and he or she

organized or maintained ownership interest/profits from large-scale drug

activity,

***AND***

The drug amount equals or exceeds the amount below:

Cocaine

- greater than or equal to 10,000 gm, 10 K, or 22 lb

Cocaine Base "Crack" - greater than or equal to 31 gm

Hashish - greater than or equal to 250,000 gm, 250 K, or 551 lb

Marijuana - greater than or equal to 620,000 gm, 620 K, or 1,367 lb

PCP - greater than or equal to l00,000 mg, 100 gm, or 20,000 dosage units

Heroin or Opiates - greater than or equal to 2,000 gm, 2 K, or 4.4 lb

Methamphetamine - greater than or equal to 16,000 gm, 17 K, or 35 lbs

Other illicit drugs: - Amphetamine, Barbiturates, LSD, etc. greater than

or equal to 250,000 dosage units

OFFENSE SEVERITY SCALE

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Arson - other

Cruelty to Children - any

Drugs (For Females only)

HIGH SEVERITY

Cocaine - greater than or equal to 10,000 gm, 10 K,

Or 22 lb

Cocaine Base “Crack” - greater than or equal to 31

gm Hashish - greater than or equal to 250,000 gm,

250 K, Or 551 lb

Marijuana - greater than or equal to 620,000 gm, 620 K,

Or 1,367 lb

PCP - greater than or equal to 100,000 mg, 100 gm,

or 20,000 dosage units

Heroin or Opiates - greater than or equal to 2,000 gm,

2 K, or 4.4 lb

Methamphetamine - greater than or equal to 16,000 gm,

17 K, or 35 lb

Other illicit drugs - Amphetamine, Barbiturates,

LSD etc. - greater than or equal to 250,000 dosage

units

Explosives - other

Extortion - other

Involuntary manslaughter - includes vehicular homicide

Residential Burglary - with evidence that occupants were in

dwelling during the commission of the offense

Rioting - any

Sexual Offenses - sexual exploitation of children,

unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, pornography

Stalking - any

Threatening Communications - with conduct evidencing intent to

carry out such threat

Toxic Substances/Chemicals - other

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MODERATE SEVERITY

Assault - other

Auto Theft - any

Breaking and Entering - any

Burglary - other

Child Abandonment - any

Contempt of Court - criminal contempt

Drugs Cocaine - greater than or equal to 400 gm, .4 K, or .88 lb

Cocaine Base "Crack" - greater than or equal to 1 gm

Hashish - greater than or equal to 11,000 gm, 11 K, or 24 lb

Marijuana - greater than or equal to 25,000 gm, 25 K, or 55 lb

PCP - greater than or equal to 4,000 mg, 4 gm, or .14 oz

Heroin or Opiates - greater than or equal to 80 gm, .08 K, or .18 lb

Methamphetamine - greater than or equal to 667 gm, .67 K, or 1.47 lb

Other illicit drugs - Amphetamine, Barbiturates, LSD, etc. greater

than or equal to 10,000 dosage units, .05 K, or .11 lb

Escape - walkaway from open institution, failure to appear/bail reform act,

no threat of violence involved

Immigration Offenses - transportation of unlawful aliens

Obstruction of Justice - any

Property Offenses - over $250,000, includes theft, fraud, tax evasion,

forgery, currency offenses

Sexual Offens

es - other

Weapons - other

LOW-MODERATE SEVERITY

Bigamy - Polygamy

Drugs Cocaine - less than 400 gm, .4 K, or .88 lb

Cocaine Base "Crack" - less than 1 gm

Hashish - less than 11,000 gm, 11 K, or 24 lb

Marijuana - less than 25,000 gm, 25 K, or 55 lb

PCP - less than 4,000 mg, 4 gm, or .14 oz

Heroin or Opiates - less than 80 gm, .08 K, or .18 lb

Methamphetamine - less than 667 gm, .67 K, or 1.47 lb

Other illicit drugs - Amphetamine, Barbiturates, LSD,

etc., less than 10,000 dosage units, .05 K, or .11 lb

Indecent Exposure - indecent acts, lewd behavior

Immigration Offenses - other

Post-Release Supervision Violation - technical, administrative

Property Offenses - valued between $2,000 and $250,000)

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MARIJUANA EQUIVALENT CHART

DRUG

MARIJUANA EQUIVALENT

1 gm of Heroin

1000 gm

1 gm of Cocaine Powder

200 gm

1 gm of Methamphetamine

2000 gm

1 gm of LSD

100,000 gm

1 gm of “crack” cocaine

20,000 gm

1 gm of Hashish Oil

50 gm

For other drug equivalents, please refer to the

U.S. Sentencing Commission Guidelines Manual.

MEASUREMENT CONVERSION TABLE

oz = 28.35 gm

gm = 1 ml (liquid)

lb = 453.6 gm

liter = 1,000 ml

lb = 0.4536 kg

kg = 1,000 gm

gal = 3.785 liters

gm = 1,000 mg

qt = 0.946 liters

grain = 64.8 mg

LOWEST SEVERITY

Drugs - personal use

Gambling Law Violation - any

Liquor Law Violation - any

Property Offenses - less than $2,000

Suspicion - any

Traffic Laws - any

Vagrancy - any

Vandalism - any

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To determine whether an individual involved with a drug

offense rose to the level of an organizer or leader, read the

“Offense Conduct” section of the Presentence Investigation

Report, and any other available information (i.e., Statement

of Reasons,

U.S. Attorney Report, etc.) to determine what the individual’s

role was in the criminal activity. The role definitions below are

grouped into two categories: Those that rise to the level of

organizer/leader; and, those that do not.

Importer/High-Level Supplier: imports or otherwise supplies

large quantities of drugs; is at or near the top of the

distribution chain; has ownership interest in drugs (not

merely transporting drugs for another individual); usually

supplies drugs to other drug distributors and does not deal in

retail amounts; may employ no or very few subordinates.

Organizer/Leader: organizes, leads, directs, or otherwise runs

a drug distribution organization. Receives the largest share of

the profits and has the greatest decision-making authority.

Grower/Manufacturer: grows, cultivates, or manufactures a

controlled substance, and is the principal owner of the drugs.

(Keep in mind, the intent of this definition is to capture the

individual who has the capability to manufacture enormous

amounts of drugs in his garage/lab for example, and not the

individual who is growing only five marijuana plants in his

basement.)

Financier/Money Launderer: provides money for

purchase, importation, manufacture, cultivation,

transportation, or distribution of drugs; launders

proceeds of drug sales or purchases.

Aircraft Pilot/Vessel Captain: pilots vessel or aircraft;

requires special skill; does not include inmate who is the

only participant directing a small boat (i.e., a speed boat)

onto which drugs had been loaded from a “mother ship” (such

person is a courier).

ORGANIZER/LEADER

DEFINITION OF ROLES INVOLVED IN DRUG OFFENSES

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Manager: serves as a lieutenant to assist one of the above;

manages all or a significant portion of the manufacturing,

importation, or distribution operation; takes instructions

from one of the above and conveys to subordinates; directly

supervises at least one other co-participant in an

organization of at least five co-participants.

Bodyguard/Strongman/Debt Collector: provides physical and

personal security for another co-participant in the

offense; collects debts owed, or punishes recalcitrant

persons.

Chemists/Cooks/Chemical Supplier: produces LSD,

methamphetamine, crack cocaine, or other illegal drugs, but

does not qualify as a Grower/Manufacturer because he/she is

not the principal owner of the drugs. Chemical supplier does

not handle drugs themselves but engages in the unlawful

diversion, sale, or furnishing of listed chemicals or

equipment used in the synthesis or manufacturing of controlled

substances.

Supervisor: supervises at least one other co-participant,

however, has limited authority and does not qualify as a

Manager.

Street-Level Dealer: distributes retail quantities directly to

the user.

Broker/Steerer/Go-Between: arranges for two parties to buy/sell

drugs, or directs potential buyer to a potential seller.

Courier: transports or carries drugs with the assistance of a

vehicle or other equipment. Includes situations where

individual, who is otherwise considered to be a crew member,

is the only participant directing a vessel (e.g., a speed

boat) onto which drugs had been loaded from a “mother ship”.

Mule: transports or carries drugs internally or on their

person, often by airplane, or by walking across a border. Also

includes an individual who only transports or carries drugs in

baggage, souvenirs, clothing, or otherwise.

Renter/Storer: provides (for profit/compensation) own

residence, structures (barns, storage bins, buildings), land,

or equipment for use to further the offense. This inmate is

distinguished from the enabler because he/she is paid (in some

way) for his/her services.

NOT A DRUG ORGANIZER/LEADER

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Money runner: transports/carries money and/or drugs to and from

the street-level dealer.

Off-loader/Loader: performs the physical labor required to put

large quantities of drugs into storage, hiding, or onto some

mode of transportation.

Gopher/Lookout/Deckhand/Worker/Employee: performs very limited,

low-level function in the offense (whether or not ongoing);

includes running errands, answering the telephone, receiving

packages, packaging the drugs, manual labor, acting as lookout

to provide early warnings during meetings, exchanges, or off-

loading, or acting as deckhand/crew member on vessel or

aircraft used to transport large quantities of drugs.

Enabler (Passive): plays no more than a passive role in the

offense, knowingly permitting a certain unlawful criminal

activity to take place without actually being involved with

the activity; may be coerced or unduly influenced to play such

a function (e.g., a parent or grandparent threatened with

displacement from a home unless they permit the activity to

take place), or may do so as “a favor” (without compensation).

User Only: possessed small amount of drugs apparently for

personal use only; no apparent function in any conspiratorial

criminal activity.

Wholesaler: sells more than retail/user-level

quantities (greater than one ounce) in a single

transaction.

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In the case of an offense involving marijuana plants, one plant

equals 100 grams (or the actual weight of the useable

marijuana, whichever is greater).

If the offense includes several types of drugs, compute the

marijuana equivalent and total the sum to arrive at a grand

total. For example, if the inmate has marijuana, cocaine, and

heroin, compute the cocaine and heroin to an equivalent

amount of marijuana and hold the inmate accountable for the

sum total of the equivalent amount of marijuana.

Offenses not listed will be assigned a severity category

according to the most comparable listed offense.

Score any attempt, aiding and abetting, conspiracy, misprision

of a felony, and accessory after the fact in the same severity

category as the underlying offense. Total offense behavior is to

be considered, utilizing the most serious offense or act

committed. However, in drug conspiracy cases, the individual

will be held accountable as documented by the Judge in the

Statement of Reasons. If the Statement of Reasons is not

attached, the Case Manager will review the Presentence

Investigation Report to determine the individual’s specific

reported behavior, and not hold the individual accountable for

the entire drug conspiracy empire.

If committed as a parole, mandatory release, special parole

term, or supervised release violator as a result of a new

conviction, use that new offense behavior for scoring

"Severity of Current Offense."

If committed as a probation violator, use the most severe

documented behavior between the original offense that

prompted probation and the new criminal conduct (violation

behavior) for scoring "Severity of Current Offense."

For this Program Statement’s purposes, sentences with a

specific finding of “withheld adjudication” will be considered

the same as if the Judge made a finding of guilt.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

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Appendix A, Page 9

I, ,

(Name of Inmate) (Register Number)

have been convicted under

(Offense Code and Title)

and committed to the custody of the Attorney General or the

Bureau of Prisons for service of a misdemeanor sentence, do

hereby waive my right as a misdemeanant offender to serve my

sentence in a facility other than a high security level

institution. I understand my conviction could entitle me to be

placed in a Minimum, Low, or Medium level institution, as deemed

appropriate by the Bureau of Prisons; however, I voluntarily

waive my right to such placement. I further understand that this

waiver does not prevent the Federal Bureau of Prisons from

transferring me to a Minimum, Low, or Medium security level

institution in the future, if appropriate.

Inmate's Signature Date

Witness

WAIVER FOR MISDEMEANANTS

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ADW Assault with a Deadly Weapon

ALC Alcohol

ATT Attempt

BRA Bail Reform Act (constitutes escape)

CC Concurrent

CC FRD Credit Card Fraud

COC Cocaine

CONSP Conspiracy

CRK Crack

CS Consecutive

D/DS Day/days

DETN Detainer

DRG Drug

DUI Driving under the influence

DWI Driving while influenced

DWOL Driving without a License

DWP/DWIP Dismissed without/with Prejudice

ESS Execution of Sentence Suspended (If part of the

sentence was imposed score as prior. If the entire

sentence was suspended, do not count as prior,

HOWEVER, if the offense involved escape or

violence, score under appropriate history item.)

F/A Firearm

FTA Failure to Appear (constitutes escape)

GD Good

GTA Grand Theft Auto

H/G Handgun

HX History

IR Incident Report

ISS Imposition of Sentence Suspended (If part of the

sentence was imposed score as prior. If the entire

sentence was suspended, do not count as prior,

HOWEVER, if the offense involved escape or

violence, score under appropriate history item.)

ITSMV Interstate Transportation of Stolen Motor Vehicle

JTC Jail Time Credit

LOC Lack of Cooperation

LOP Loss of Privileges

M/MOS Month/months

MH Mental health

MJ Marijuana

PBJ Probation Before Judgment

PC Pending Charge

PED Parole Eligibility Date

PLIO Pled to Lesser Instant Offense

PROB Probation

PSY Psychological/Psychiatric

PWITD Possession with Intent to Distribute

PV Parole Violation

STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS/TERMS (BP-337)

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SRV Supervised Release Violation

TRD Tentative Release Date

UUV Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle

VOP Violation of Probation

WPN Weapon

Y/YRS Year/years

STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS/TERMS (BP-337)

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Appendix B, Page 3

Form 409, REQUEST FOR TRANSFER/APPLICATION OF MANAGEMENT VARIABLE

is available on BOPDOCS