BOP Program Statement 1120.20 § 3

a. Who may file a BOPCA claim? Under BOPCA, a person employed by the Bureau at a

correctional institution may file an administrative claim for loss or damage to personal property.

b. Is there a form I use to file a BOPCA claim? It is recommended that staff complete an

Employee Claim for Loss or Damage to Personal Property form (DOJ-110) to initiate a BOPCA

claim. You may also need a Schedule of Property form (DOJ-110A) and the instructions for

completing a SF DOJ-110 (available on Sallyport).

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You are not required to use the DOJ-110, but you must provide the Bureau with some written

notification to initiate a BOPCA claim. This notification must provide sufficient information so

that the claim can be investigated and must establish each element set forth in subsection (e)

below.

c. What evidence must I provide to support my claim? If your claim involves the repair of a

motor vehicle or other personal property, you should submit two written estimates. For claims

that involve personal property you should provide a receipt, if possible, or another means of

establishing the property’s current value.

Additionally, the Safety Department or other appropriate department at the nearest institution

should conduct an investigation and take photographs in sufficient quantity and detail to provide

the reviewing office with a clear idea of the type and extent of damage, especially in the case of

motor vehicle damage.

d. Is there a limit on the amount I can receive? Yes. Recovery under BOPCA is limited to

$1,000.

e. What are the elements of a BOPCA claim? Your claim must meet all the following

criteria to be considered for payment:

■ You must be employed at or on temporary duty at a correctional institution at the time of the

loss.

■ Neither you, your agent, nor your employee caused any part of the loss through a negligent or

wrongful act.

■ Possession of the lost or damaged property was reasonable or useful for the performance of

assigned duties.

■ The loss was incident to your service with the Bureau.

■ You must present the claim in writing within one year of the incident giving rise to the loss.

Government negligence is not necessary to recover under BOPCA.