BOP Program Statement 5070.12 § 18

(a) Study Inmates. In order to avoid dual role conflicts,

when a study inmate incurs a disciplinary report, the need for

evaluation of competency or responsibility may arise. If this

occurs, it will be assigned by the Chief Psychologist to a

psychologist who is not the primary evaluator for an opinion of

competence or responsibility prior to initiating any disciplinary

procedures. The psychologist completing the disciplinary

evaluation should consult with the forensic evaluator assigned to

the court case to maintain consistency.

(b) Non-Study Inmates. If at any stage of the disciplinary

process an inmate appears to staff to be mentally ill, Unit

Discipline Committee (UDC) staff or the Discipline Hearing

Officer (DHO) will consult with psychology staff to determine if

an evaluation of competency or responsibility is warranted. If

warranted, the psychological evaluation is guided by both P.S.

5270.07 (Inmate Discipline and Special Housing Policy - Chapter

1, Page 2), and the standards for responsibility and competence

addressed in this Program Statement. It is important to note

that psychologists must make every effort to review all past

forensic evaluations on the individual in question and, when

relevant, mental health information from the person’s Pre-Sentence Investigation (PSI). Although disciplinary evaluations

are not governed by statute, they follow the same general

standards as competency and responsibility (insanity)

evaluations, although they may need to be modified to fit the

disciplinary situation.

When completing an evaluation for disciplinary purposes, on

either a study inmate or a non-study inmate, use the abbreviated

report format in Attachment D.