# 28 CFR § 571.20: Purpose and scope

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-571.20

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 CFR § 571.20
- **Heading:** Purpose and scope
- **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 D—COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND RELEASE > PART 571—RELEASE FROM CUSTODY > Subpart C—Release Gratuities, Transportation, and Clothing

## Text

It is the policy of the Bureau of Prisons that an inmate being released to the community will have suitable clothing, transportation to the inmate's release destination, and some funds to use until he or she begins to receive income. Based on the inmate's need and financial resources, a discretionary gratuity up to the amount permitted by statute may be granted.
[61 FR 47795, Sept. 10, 1996]

## Nearby sections

- [28 CFR § 571.10 § 571.10 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-571.10.md)
- [28 CFR § 571.11 § 571.11 Program responsibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-571.11.md)
- [28 CFR § 571.12 § 571.12 General characteristics.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-571.12.md)
- [28 CFR § 571.13 § 571.13 Institution release preparation program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-571.13.md)
- [28 CFR § 571.20 § 571.20 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-571.20.md)
- [28 CFR § 571.21 § 571.21 Procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-571.21.md)
- [28 CFR § 571.22 § 571.22 Release clothing and transportation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-571.22.md)
- [28 CFR § 571.30 § 571.30 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-571.30.md)
- [28 CFR § 571.40 § 571.40 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-571.40.md)
- [28 CFR § 571.41 § 571.41 Procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-571.41.md)
- [28 CFR § 571.50 § 571.50 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-571.50.md)
- [28 CFR § 571.51 § 571.51 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-571.51.md)
- [28 CFR § 571.52 § 571.52 Procedures—committed fines.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-571.52.md)
- [28 CFR § 571.53 § 571.53 Determination of indigency by U.S. Magistrate—inmates in federal institutions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-571.53.md)

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