# 28 C.F.R. § 524.20 (2026): Purpose and scope

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P524_S524_20

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 C.F.R. § 524.20 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose and scope
- **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 524: CLASSIFICATION OF INMATES / Subpart C: Youth Corrections Act (YCA) Programs / § 524.20: § 524.20   Purpose and scope.

## Text

This subpart establishes procedures for designation, classification, parole, and release of Youth Corrections Act (YCA) inmates. In keeping with court findings, and in accord with the repeal of 18 U.S.C. chapter 402, sections 5011 and 5015(b), all offenders sentenced under the provisions of the YCA presently in custody, those retaken into custody as parole violators, and those yet to be committed (probation violators, appeal bond cases, etc.) may be transferred to or placed in adult institutions under the provisions of this policy.

## Nearby sections

- [28 C.F.R. § 524.20 (2026) § 524.20   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P524_S524_20.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 524.21 (2026) § 524.21   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P524_S524_21.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 524.22 (2026) § 524.22   YCA program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P524_S524_22.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 524.23 (2026) § 524.23   Program reviews.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P524_S524_23.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 524.24 (2026) § 524.24   Parole hearings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P524_S524_24.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 524.25 (2026) § 524.25   U.S. Parole Commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P524_S524_25.md)

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