# 28 C.F.R. § 2.9 (2026): Study prior to sentencing

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P2_S2_9

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 C.F.R. § 2.9 (2026)
- **Heading:** Study prior to sentencing
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 28 CFR: Judicial Administration / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / Part 2: PAROLE, RELEASE, SUPERVISION AND RECOMMITMENT OF PRISONERS, YOUTH OFFENDERS, AND JUVENILE DELINQUENTS / Subpart A: United States Code Prisoners and Parolees / § 2.9: § 2.9   Study prior to sentencing.

## Text

When an adult Federal offender has been committed to an institution by the sentencing court for observation and study prior to sentencing, under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. 4205(c), the report to the sentencing court is prepared and submitted directly by the Bureau of Prisons.
[50 FR 36423, Sept. 6, 1985, as amended at 68 FR 41528, July 14, 2003]

## Nearby sections

- [28 C.F.R. § 2.1 (2026) § 2.1   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P2_S2_1.md)
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- [28 C.F.R. § 2.3 (2026) § 2.3   Same: Narcotic Addict Rehabilitation Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P2_S2_3.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 2.4 (2026) § 2.4   Same: Youth offenders and juvenile delinquents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P2_S2_4.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 2.5 (2026) § 2.5   Sentence aggregation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P2_S2_5.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 2.6 (2026) § 2.6   Withheld and forfeited good time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P2_S2_6.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 2.7 (2026) § 2.7   Committed fines and restitution orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P2_S2_7.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 2.8 (2026) § 2.8   Mental competency proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P2_S2_8.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 2.9 (2026) § 2.9   Study prior to sentencing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P2_S2_9.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 2.10 (2026) § 2.10   Date service of sentence commences.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P2_S2_10.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 2.11 (2026) § 2.11   Application for parole; notice of hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P2_S2_11.md)
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- [28 C.F.R. § 2.13 (2026) § 2.13   Initial hearing; procedure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P2_S2_13.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 2.14 (2026) § 2.14   Subsequent proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P2_S2_14.md)

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