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BOP Program Statement 1315.08 § 6
§ 543.12 Retention of attorneys.
(a) The Warden shall allow an inmate to contact and retain attorneys. With the written
consent of the inmate, staff may advise an attorney of the inmate's available funds. Staff may
not interfere with selection and retention of attorneys if the inmate has attained majority and
is mentally competent. If the inmate is a mental incompetent or a minor, the Warden shall
refer to the inmate's guardian or to the appropriate court all matters concerning the retention
and payment of attorneys.
The Warden must ensure that a list of legal resources, including attorneys acting pro bono or
through an established legal aid program at the institution, is made available.
(b) The Bureau of Prisons may not act as guarantor or collector of fees. As to correspondence
with attorneys and telephone calls to attorneys, see part 540 of this chapter.
Part 540 refers to the Program Statements Correspondence and Inmate Telephone
Regulations.
History
PS 1315.08 dated 2026-05-07
Provenance
- Source
- bop.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-20
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- bop-ps-2026-09-20
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