FR: Prisons Bureau

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.

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.

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.

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 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.