# 28 C.F.R. § 540.40 (2026): Purpose and scope

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P540_S540_40

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 C.F.R. § 540.40 (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 540: CONTACT WITH PERSONS IN THE COMMUNITY / Subpart D: Visiting Regulations / § 540.40: § 540.40   Purpose and scope.

## Text

The Bureau of Prisons encourages visiting by family, friends, and community groups to maintain the morale of the inmate and to develop closer relationships between the inmate and family members or others in the community. The Warden shall develop procedures consistent with this rule to permit inmate visiting. The Warden may restrict inmate visiting when necessary to ensure the security and good order of the institution.
[45 FR 44232, June 30, 1980, as amended at 58 FR 39095, July 21, 1993]

## Nearby sections

- [28 C.F.R. § 540.40 (2026) § 540.40   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P540_S540_40.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 540.41 (2026) § 540.41   Visiting facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P540_S540_41.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 540.42 (2026) § 540.42   Visiting times.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P540_S540_42.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 540.43 (2026) § 540.43   Frequency of visits and number of visitors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P540_S540_43.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 540.44 (2026) § 540.44   Regular visitors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P540_S540_44.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 540.45 (2026) § 540.45   Qualification as special visitor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P540_S540_45.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 540.46 (2026) § 540.46   Attorney visits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P540_S540_46.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 540.47 (2026) § 540.47   Media visits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P540_S540_47.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 540.49 (2026) § 540.49   Transportation assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P540_S540_49.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 540.50 (2026) § 540.50   Visits to inmates not in regular population status.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P540_S540_50.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 540.51 (2026) § 540.51   Procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P540_S540_51.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 540.52 (2026) § 540.52   Penalty for violation of visiting regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P540_S540_52.md)

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