# 28 C.F.R. § 97.16 (2026): Clothing requirements for transported violent prisoners

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_16

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 C.F.R. § 97.16 (2026)
- **Heading:** Clothing requirements for transported violent prisoners
- **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 / § 97.16: § 97.16   Clothing requirements for transported violent prisoners.

## Text

Companies covered under this part must ensure that all violent prisoners they transport are clothed in brightly colored clothing that clearly identifies them as violent prisoners, unless security or other specific considerations make such a requirement inappropriate.

## 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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