Program Statement

OPI: CPD

NUMBER: 4510.05

DATE: 1/26/99

SUBJECT: Inmate Contributions

PURPOSE AND SCOPE §551.50

a. An inmate may contribute to a candidate for election to a federal, state or local office, in a primary, general, or special election.

b. An inmate may contribute to any international, national or local organization, including political parties, so long as the contribution does not violate any law or regulation.]

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE

The expected result of this program is: Inmates contributions to political parties, candidates for election, international, national, or local organizations will be made in compliance with all applicable laws or regulations.

DIRECTIVES AFFECTED

Directive Rescinded

PS 4510.04 Inmate Contributions (10/28/92)

Rules Referenced

Rules cited in this Program Statement are contained in 28 CFR 551.50.

STANDARDS REFERENCED

a. American Correctional Association 3rd Edition Standards for Adult Local Detention Facilities: 3-ALDF-1B-01

b. American Correctional Association 3rd Edition Standards for Adult Correctional Institutions: 3-4279

c. American Correctional Association 1st Edition for Adult Boot Camps: None

d. American Correctional Association 3rd Edition Standards for Adult Local Detention Facilities: None

PRETRIAL/HOLDOVER AND/OR DETAINEE PROCEDURES

The procedures contained in this Program Statement apply to all inmates in Bureau custody, including contract and private facilities.

/s/

Kathleen Hawk Sawyer, Director

Published Feb 8, 2025 by Christopher Zoukis, JD, MBA | Last Updated by Christopher Zoukis, JD, MBA on Feb 22, 2025 at 5:23 pm