# 28 CFR § 511.18: When Bureau staff can arrest and detain a non-inmate

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-511.18

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 CFR § 511.18
- **Heading:** When Bureau staff can arrest and detain a non-inmate
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 28—Judicial Administration > CHAPTER V—BUREAU OF PRISONS, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION > PART 511—GENERAL MANAGEMENT POLICY > Subpart B—Searching and Detaining or Arresting Non-Inmates

## Text

(a) You may be arrested and detained by Bureau staff anytime there is probable cause indicating that you have violated or attempted to violate applicable criminal laws while at a Bureau facility, as authorized by 18 U.S.C. 3050.
(b) “Probable cause” exists when specific facts and circumstances lead a reasonably cautious person (not necessarily a law enforcement officer) to believe a violation of criminal law has occurred, and warrants consideration for prosecution.
(c) Non-inmates arrested by Bureau staff under this regulation will be physically secured, using minimally necessary force and restraints, in a private area of the facility away from others. Appropriate law enforcement will be immediately summoned to investigate the incident, secure evidence, and commence criminal prosecution.

## Nearby sections

- [28 CFR § 511.10 § 511.10 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-511.10.md)
- [28 CFR § 511.11 § 511.11 Prohibited activities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-511.11.md)
- [28 CFR § 511.12 § 511.12 Prohibited objects.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-511.12.md)
- [28 CFR § 511.13 § 511.13 Searches before entering, or while inside, a Bureau facility or Bureau grounds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-511.13.md)
- [28 CFR § 511.14 § 511.14 Notification of possible search.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-511.14.md)
- [28 CFR § 511.15 § 511.15 When searches will be conducted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-511.15.md)
- [28 CFR § 511.16 § 511.16 How searches will be conducted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-511.16.md)
- [28 CFR § 511.17 § 511.17 When a non-inmate will be denied entry to or required to leave a Bureau facility or Bureau grounds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-511.17.md)
- [28 CFR § 511.18 § 511.18 When Bureau staff can arrest and detain a non-inmate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-511.18.md)

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