# 28 C.F.R. § 551.100 (2026): Purpose and scope

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P551_S551_100

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 C.F.R. § 551.100 (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 551: MISCELLANEOUS / Subpart J: Pretrial Inmates / § 551.100: § 551.100   Purpose and scope.

## Text

In addition to convicted inmates, the Bureau of Prisons houses persons who have not been convicted. Procedures and practices required for the care, custody, and control of such inmates may differ from those established for convicted inmates. Pretrial inmates will be separated, to the extent practicable, from convicted inmates. Except as specified by this rule, policies and standards applicable to persons committed to the custody of the Attorney General or the Bureau of Prisons apply also to pretrial inmates as defined in § 551.101.

## Nearby sections

- [28 C.F.R. § 551.100 (2026) § 551.100   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P551_S551_100.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 551.101 (2026) § 551.101   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P551_S551_101.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 551.102 (2026) § 551.102   Commitment prior to arraignment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P551_S551_102.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 551.103 (2026) § 551.103   Procedure for admission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P551_S551_103.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 551.104 (2026) § 551.104   Housing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P551_S551_104.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 551.105 (2026) § 551.105   Custody.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P551_S551_105.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 551.106 (2026) § 551.106   Institutional employment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P551_S551_106.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 551.107 (2026) § 551.107   Pretrial inmate reviews.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P551_S551_107.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 551.108 (2026) § 551.108   Performance pay.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P551_S551_108.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 551.109 (2026) § 551.109   Community activities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P551_S551_109.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 551.110 (2026) § 551.110   Religious programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P551_S551_110.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 551.111 (2026) § 551.111   Marriage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P551_S551_111.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 551.112 (2026) § 551.112   Education.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P551_S551_112.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 551.113 (2026) § 551.113   Counseling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P551_S551_113.md)

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