# 28 C.F.R. § 549.42 (2026): Use of psychiatric medications

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P549_S549_42

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 C.F.R. § 549.42 (2026)
- **Heading:** Use of psychiatric medications
- **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 549: MEDICAL SERVICES / Subpart C: Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment / § 549.42: § 549.42   Use of psychiatric medications.

## Text

Psychiatric medications will be used only for treatment of diagnosable mental illnesses and disorders, and their symptoms, for which such medication is accepted treatment. Psychiatric medication will be administered only after following the applicable procedures in this subpart.

## Nearby sections

- [28 C.F.R. § 549.40 (2026) § 549.40   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P549_S549_40.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 549.41 (2026) § 549.41   Hospitalization in a suitable facility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P549_S549_41.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 549.42 (2026) § 549.42   Use of psychiatric medications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P549_S549_42.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 549.43 (2026) § 549.43   Transfer for psychiatric or psychological examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P549_S549_43.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 549.44 (2026) § 549.44   Voluntary hospitalization in a suitable facility for psychiatric care or treatment, and voluntary administration of psychiatric medication.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P549_S549_44.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 549.45 (2026) § 549.45   Involuntary hospitalization in a suitable facility for psychiatric care or treatment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P549_S549_45.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 549.46 (2026) § 549.46   Procedures for involuntary administration of psychiatric medication.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P549_S549_46.md)

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