# 28 C.F.R. § 97.18 (2026): Notification of local law enforcement prior to scheduled stops

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_18

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 C.F.R. § 97.18 (2026)
- **Heading:** Notification of local law enforcement prior to scheduled stops
- **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 / § 97.18: § 97.18   Notification of local law enforcement prior to scheduled stops.

## Text

When transporting violent prisoners, private prisoner transport companies are required to notify local law enforcement officials 24 hours in advance of any scheduled stops in their jurisdiction. For the purposes of this part, a scheduled stop is defined as a predetermined stop at a State, local, or private correctional facility for the purpose of loading or unloading prisoners or using such facilities for overnight, meal, or restroom breaks. Scheduled stops do not include routine fuel stops or emergency stops.

## 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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