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BOP Program Statement 5251.06 § 12

SPECIAL AWARDS §545.29

activein force · 2008-10-01 – presentact-effective-date

a. Inmates who perform exceptional services not ordinarily a part of the inmate’s

regular assignment may be granted a special award regardless of the inmate's

work or program status. Examples of actions which may result in the inmate

being considered for a special award are the following:

(1) An act of heroism;

(2) Voluntary acceptance and satisfactory performance of an unusually

hazardous assignment;

(3) An act which protects the lives of employees or inmates, or the property of

the United States. (This does not apply to informants);

(4) Suggestions which result in substantial improvements or cost-savings in

institutional programs or operations; and

(5) Other exceptionally meritorious or outstanding services consistent with the

general character of the preceding cases.

b. The special award may be given in the form of a monetary payment in addition

to any other award (e.g., extra good time) given.

c. The Warden of each institution is empowered to approve special awards not

exceeding $150. Awards in excess of this amount may not be made unless

approved by the Regional Director.

The Monetary Special Award Recommendation form (BP-S576, available on Sallyport) and the

Extra Good Time Recommendation form (BP-S390, available on Sallyport) will be used

respectively when processing monetary special awards and extra good time.

History

PS 5251.06 dated 2008-10-01

Provenance

Source: bop.gov
Retrieved: 2026-09-20
Edition: bop-ps-2026-09-20
Content hash: a0319a602c3d239997867afe25d24f0a96dd66befb086e8cf87a6af9b23752bc

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