# 28 C.F.R. § 511.18 (2026): When Bureau staff can arrest and detain a non-inmate

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P511_S511_18

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 C.F.R. § 511.18 (2026)
- **Heading:** When Bureau staff can arrest and detain a non-inmate
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 28 CFR: Judicial Administration / Chapter V: BUREAU OF PRISONS, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / Part 511: GENERAL MANAGEMENT POLICY / Subpart B: Searching and Detaining or Arresting Non-Inmates / § 511.18: § 511.18   When Bureau staff can arrest and detain a non-inmate.

## Text

(a) You may be arrested and detained by Bureau staff anytime there is probable cause indicating that you have violated or attempted to violate applicable criminal laws while at a Bureau facility, as authorized by 18 U.S.C. 3050.
(b) “Probable cause” exists when specific facts and circumstances lead a reasonably cautious person (not necessarily a law enforcement officer) to believe a violation of criminal law has occurred, and warrants consideration for prosecution.
(c) Non-inmates arrested by Bureau staff under this regulation will be physically secured, using minimally necessary force and restraints, in a private area of the facility away from others. Appropriate law enforcement will be immediately summoned to investigate the incident, secure evidence, and commence criminal prosecution.

## Nearby sections

- [28 C.F.R. § 511.10 (2026) § 511.10   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P511_S511_10.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 511.11 (2026) § 511.11   Prohibited activities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P511_S511_11.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 511.12 (2026) § 511.12   Prohibited objects.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P511_S511_12.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 511.13 (2026) § 511.13   Searches before entering, or while inside, a Bureau facility or Bureau grounds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P511_S511_13.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 511.14 (2026) § 511.14   Notification of possible search.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P511_S511_14.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 511.15 (2026) § 511.15   When searches will be conducted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P511_S511_15.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 511.16 (2026) § 511.16   How searches will be conducted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P511_S511_16.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 511.17 (2026) § 511.17   When a non-inmate will be denied entry to or required to leave a Bureau facility or Bureau grounds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P511_S511_17.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 511.18 (2026) § 511.18   When Bureau staff can arrest and detain a non-inmate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P511_S511_18.md)

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