28 CFR 552.10 - Purpose and scope.

Regulations last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

Title 28 - Judicial Administration last revised: May 20, 2024

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§ 552.10 - Purpose and scope.

In order to further the safe, secure, and orderly running of its institutions, the Bureau of Prisons conducts searches of inmates and of inmate housing and work areas to locate contraband and to deter its introduction and movement. Staff shall employ the least intrusive method of search practicable, as indicated by the type of contraband and the method of suspected introduction.

authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 18 U.S.C. 3621,3622,3624,4001,4042,4081,4082,1987,5006,1984,as,5039; 28 U.S.C. 509,510

source: 45 FR 33941, May 20, 1980, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 28 CFR 552.10