# 28 C.F.R. § 301.304 (2026): Representation of claimant

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P301_S301_304

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 C.F.R. § 301.304 (2026)
- **Heading:** Representation of claimant
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 28 CFR: Judicial Administration / Chapter III: FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC., DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / Part 301: INMATE ACCIDENT COMPENSATION / Subpart C: Compensation for Work-Related Physical Impairment or Death / § 301.304: § 301.304   Representation of claimant.

## Text

(a) Any person may represent the claimant's interest in any proceeding for determination of a claim under this part, so long as that person is not confined in any federal, state or local correctional facility. Written appointment of a representative, signed by the claimant, must be submitted before the representative's authority to act on behalf of the claimant may be acknowledged.
(b) It is not necessary that a claimant employ an attorney or other person to assert a claim or effect collection of an award. Under no circumstances will the assignment of any award be recognized, nor will attorney fees be paid by Federal Prison Industries, Inc.

## Nearby sections

- [28 C.F.R. § 301.301 (2026) § 301.301   Compensable and noncompensable injuries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P301_S301_301.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 301.302 (2026) § 301.302   Work-related death.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P301_S301_302.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 301.303 (2026) § 301.303   Time parameters for filing a claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P301_S301_303.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 301.304 (2026) § 301.304   Representation of claimant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P301_S301_304.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 301.305 (2026) § 301.305   Initial determination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P301_S301_305.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 301.306 (2026) § 301.306   Appeal of determination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P301_S301_306.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 301.307 (2026) § 301.307   Notice, time and place of committee action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P301_S301_307.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 301.308 (2026) § 301.308   Committee reconsideration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P301_S301_308.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 301.309 (2026) § 301.309   In-person hearing before the committee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P301_S301_309.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 301.310 (2026) § 301.310   Witnesses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P301_S301_310.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 301.311 (2026) § 301.311   Expenses associated with appearance at committee hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P301_S301_311.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 301.312 (2026) § 301.312   Notice of committee determination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P301_S301_312.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 301.313 (2026) § 301.313   Chief Operating Officer review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P301_S301_313.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 301.314 (2026) § 301.314   Establishing the amount of award.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P301_S301_314.md)

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