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BOP Program Statement 5217.02 § 2
REFERRAL CRITERIA
Designation to a SMU may be considered for any sentenced inmate whose interaction requires
greater management to ensure the safety, security, or orderly operation of Bureau facilities, or
protection of the public, because the inmate meets any of the following criteria:
■ Participated in disruptive geographical group/gang-related activity.
■ Had a leadership role in disruptive geographical group/gang-related activity.
■ Has a history of serious or disruptive disciplinary infractions.
■ Committed any 100-level prohibited act, according to 28 CFR part 541, after being classified
as a member of a Disruptive Group pursuant to 28 CFR part 524.
■ Participated in, organized, or facilitated any group misconduct that adversely affected the
orderly operation of a correctional facility.
■ Otherwise participated in or was associated with activity such that greater management of the
inmate’s interaction with other persons is necessary to ensure the safety, security, or orderly
operation of Bureau facilities, or protection of the public.
The inmate must have at least 24 months left on his/her sentence.
History
PS 5217.02 dated 2016-08-09
Provenance
- Source
- bop.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-20
- Edition
- bop-ps-2026-09-20
- Content hash
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