# 28 C.F.R. § 527.45 (2026): Bureau determination on request for transfer

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P527_S527_45

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 C.F.R. § 527.45 (2026)
- **Heading:** Bureau determination on request for transfer
- **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 527: TRANSFERS / Subpart E: Transfer of Offenders to Foreign Countries / § 527.45: § 527.45   Bureau determination on request for transfer.

## Text

The following is the process by which determinations are made on an inmate's request to be transferred to the country of which the inmate is a citizen or national to serve a sentence imposed in a United States Court.
(a)
Warden's determination.
Upon verifying that the inmate is eligible for transfer, the Warden forwards all relevant information, including a complete application package, to the Assistant Director, Correctional Programs Division, Central Office.
(b)
Central Office and Department of Justice determination.
(1) The Assistant Director, Correctional Programs Division reviews the submitted material and forwards the application package to the Department of Justice for review.
(2) The Department of Justice notifies the inmate of the determinations made.

## Nearby sections

- [28 C.F.R. § 527.40 (2026) § 527.40   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P527_S527_40.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 527.41 (2026) § 527.41   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P527_S527_41.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 527.42 (2026) § 527.42   Limitations on transfer of offenders to foreign countries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P527_S527_42.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 527.43 (2026) § 527.43   Notification of inmates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P527_S527_43.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 527.44 (2026) § 527.44   Request for transfer to country of which inmate is a citizen or national.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P527_S527_44.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 527.45 (2026) § 527.45   Bureau determination on request for transfer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P527_S527_45.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 527.46 (2026) § 527.46   Transfer procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P527_S527_46.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 527.47 (2026) § 527.47   Transfer of state prisoners to other countries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P527_S527_47.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 527.48 (2026) § 527.48   Transfer of American national prisoners from foreign countries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P527_S527_48.md)

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