# 28 C.F.R. § 551.101 (2026): Definitions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P551_S551_101

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 C.F.R. § 551.101 (2026)
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **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 / § 551.101: § 551.101   Definitions.

## Text

(a)
Pretrial inmate.
For purpose of this rule, “pretrial inmate” means a person who is legally detained but for whom the Bureau of Prisons has not received notification of conviction. Thus, “pretrial inmate” ordinarily includes a person awaiting trial, being tried, or awaiting a verdict.
(1)
Civil contempt, deportable aliens, or material witnesses.
For purpose of this rule, an inmate committed for civil contempt, or as a deportable alien, or as a material witness is considered a pretrial inmate.
(2)
Mental evaluation or treatment.
An inmate committed under Title 18 U.S.C. Sections 4241 (b) and (d), 4242(a), or 4243(b) is considered to be a pretrial inmate, whereas commitments under Sections 4243(e), 4244, 4245 or 4246 are treated as convicted inmates.
(3)
Concurrent federal and state sentences.
For purpose of this rule, an inmate in a status described in paragraph (a) introductory text, (a)(1), or (a)(2) of this section and who is at the same time serving a state or federal sentence is not considered a pretrial inmate.
(b)
Convicted inmate.
For purposes of this rule, an individual a court has found guilty of an offense punishable by law.

## 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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