Rules and Regulations in the Federal Prison Camp
Feb 7th, 2009 by Rickey
Every federal prison camp in the nation follows a written set of guidelines from the Bureau of prison (BOP). These general rules and regulations are written in detail and are posted in each prison camp library for every inmate to see.
The material is organized with code numbers, titles, sections and sub-section. It takes a while to get familiarized with the information but worth the time to look through. It will let you know about a lot of information that you may not be aware of so look through it and make notes.
Now for the rest of the story, these rules and regulations are accessible and for your information but they only serve as a foundational guide. The warden and camp administrator have the final word to override those instructions, add or subtract from them, and make decision on how they apply to each individual inmate. It’s sad but not every inmate is treated equal, discrimination comes in the form of type of crime and the inmate’s attitude toward camp officials.
In order to benefit from these guidelines handed down by the BOP is to follow what they tell you. It’s OK to ask questions about the subject you are addressing but only do it once to understand the administrations position on the subject and then follow what they say. Challenging a decision will only place you on an imaginary list of trouble makers and it will get you nowhere, stay on their good list. Yes, it does get frustrating at times but learn to live with it because the outcome is not worth it.
The best thing to do is just cooperate, do what they tell you to do with a good attitude, and trust in God to bring you into their favor.
are dread locs acceptaable in federal prison
Lavine, Yes they are, I have seen that hair style in both federal prison camp and high security prison.
??What can happen to a new inmate in a FPC, I mailed them a package containing a novel by John Grisham? This was before I knew i should send it via Amazon.com or similar.
Tasalaiz, no need to panic, all mail is viewed by prison officers and administration before going to the inmate. Anything they consider inappropriate or contraband is sent back to the sender with an explanation why it was not accepted. If the novel was a paperback there should be no problem and yes it is better to have books sent by a publisher (especially hardcover books) to avoid delay and hassle.
Ok. Thank you very much, I will not panic now. It was a hardcover book, so I’ll expect a notice from them. I was planning on going to USPS tomorrow and filling out form 1509 to try and recall the mail. I guess I will just wait for their response now. I am so relieved that he will not be suffering “a shot” for my lack of knowledge. Also thank you, this web site provides many (me) with a peace of mind; it is very helpful, very good info. I sent the link to my sisters so they can also find answers to their questions.
If anyone ever wondered USPS web site:
Recall of Mail: Sender May Recall Mail (cost?)
Mail deposited in a collection box or at a post office may be recalled, with proper identification, by the sender or the sender’s representative. Form 1509 must be submitted to the postmaster at the office of mailing. [D030.1.1]
Tasalaiz, Thank you for the wonderful comments and you are very welcome. I also want you to know that when the BOP sends items back to the sender it’s usually at the lowest cost and slowest mailing. I remember an item taking about 3 weeks before my wife got it back. It’s also possible and rare on some occassions depending on which officer comes across the mailings that it will get through. I remember my wife sending something, being rejected the first time but the second time she sent it in a different package by itself it got through, so you never know sometimes.
In regards to a “shot” it’s more reserved to what the inmate does or involved with rather than a loved one.
Thank you for passing the website information to your sister, it’s all about helping and providing support.
Thank you also about the information on tracking mail, good information for others to know.
Take care and God bless.
Rickey,
Is it possible for an inmate to send a copy of the rules and regulations for their facility home so that we are all on the same page?
J
Joselynne,
Yes, a copy can be mailed home but the inmate has to pay for the copies and personally mail them home just like any other letter.
Copy machine are available to inmates in the library and copy cards are needed to operate them, copy cards are sold in the commissary.
rickey,
I wanted to know what time they cut off all phone calls ..And also is it hard to get into the drug program.
Myreo,
Phones call were cut off at 10:30 pm.
The only problem regarding the drug program was space availability, beside that it was just a matter of applying.