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Bureau of Prisons Revises Attorney Visit Rules

The Bureau of Prisons has issued an interim final rule amending regulations governing attorney visits for inmates. The rule is effective February 7, 2024, with a comment period closing April 8, 2024. This action implements recommendations from a Department of Justice advisory group.

Bureau of Prisons Rule on Inmate Legal Activities Visits

The Bureau of Prisons has posted a new rule concerning inmate legal activities and visits by attorneys. This rule establishes updated regulations for attorney visits, aiming to balance security with the legal rights of incarcerated individuals. The specific effective date is not immediately clear from the posting.

Bureau of Prisons proposes inmate financial responsibility program updates

The Bureau of Prisons has issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking to update and streamline regulations for the Inmate Financial Responsibility Program (IFRP). The program encourages inmates to pay financial obligations and develop financial planning skills. Written comments are due by February 18, 2025.

Bureau of Prisons Annual Cost of Incarceration Fee Determination

The Bureau of Prisons has published its annual determination of the average cost of incarceration fee (COIF) for fiscal year 2023. This notice provides the updated fee amount, which is used for various intergovernmental reimbursements and cost recovery purposes.

Annual Determination of Average Cost of Incarceration Fee

The Bureau of Prisons has published its annual determination of the Average Cost of Incarceration Fee (COIF). This notice establishes the fee for the upcoming period, which is used in various legal contexts.

Bureau of Prisons Finalizes Attorney-Client Visit Regulations

The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has finalized regulations concerning attorney-client visits for inmates. This rule adopts an interim final rule published earlier in 2024 as final without changes, ensuring continued regulations on inmate legal activities.

Bureau of Prisons revises Federal Tort Claims Act regulations

The Bureau of Prisons has issued a final rule making technical changes to its Federal Tort Claims Act regulations. This rule amends 28 CFR part 543 and is effective immediately upon publication.

Inmate Financial Responsibility Program Procedures Update

The Bureau of Prisons has issued a proposed rule to update procedures for the Inmate Financial Responsibility Program. This update aims to revise how inmates manage and repay financial obligations during their incarceration. The public comment period for this proposed rule closes on February 18, 2025.