# 28 C.F.R. § 97.14 (2026): Guard-to-prisoner ratio

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_14

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 C.F.R. § 97.14 (2026)
- **Heading:** Guard-to-prisoner ratio
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 28 CFR: Judicial Administration / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / Part 97: STANDARDS FOR PRIVATE ENTITIES PROVIDING PRISONER OR DETAINEE SERVICES / § 97.14: § 97.14   Guard-to-prisoner ratio.

## Text

Companies covered under this part must adhere to certain minimum standards with respect to the number of employees required to monitor violent prisoners during transportation. Private prisoner transport companies must ensure that at least one guard be on duty for every six violent prisoners transported. This requirement does not preclude a contracting entity from establishing more stringent guard-to-prisoner ratios.

## Nearby sections

- [28 C.F.R. § 97.1 (2026) § 97.1   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_1.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 97.2 (2026) § 97.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_2.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 97.11 (2026) § 97.11   Pre-employment screening.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_11.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 97.12 (2026) § 97.12   Employee training.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_12.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 97.13 (2026) § 97.13   Maximum driving time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_13.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 97.14 (2026) § 97.14   Guard-to-prisoner ratio.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_14.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 97.15 (2026) § 97.15   Employee uniforms and identification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_15.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 97.16 (2026) § 97.16   Clothing requirements for transported violent prisoners.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_16.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 97.17 (2026) § 97.17   Mandatory restraints to be used while transporting violent prisoners.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_17.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 97.18 (2026) § 97.18   Notification of local law enforcement prior to scheduled stops.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_18.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 97.19 (2026) § 97.19   Immediate notification of local law enforcement in the event of an escape.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_19.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 97.20 (2026) § 97.20   Standards to ensure the safety of violent prisoners during transport.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_20.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 97.22 (2026) § 97.22   No pre-emption of federal, State, or local laws or regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_22.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 97.24 (2026) § 97.24   No civil defense created.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_24.md)

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