BOP Program Statement 5251.06 § 9

a. An inmate who has worked full-time for 12 consecutive months on an

institution work assignment is eligible to take a five-day paid vacation at the

inmate's prevailing hourly rate. A recommendation for an inmate to receive

vacation credit is made by the inmate’s work supervisor, through the Department

Head, to the Unit Team, who shall approve the request if the inmate's work

performance qualifies for vacation credit.

Inmates do not have to work on the same work detail for 12 consecutive months to be eligible for

a five-day paid vacation.

Ordinarily, an inmate who refuses to participate in the Inmate Financial Responsibility Program

will not receive Vacation Pay.

b. Staff shall schedule an inmate’s vacation so it is compatible with shop

production and administrative support requirements.

c. The Warden or designee may authorize an inmate to accumulate vacation

credit when:

(1) The inmate is transferred to another institution for the benefit of the

government or because of the inmate’s favorable adjustment (custody reduction);

or

(2) The inmate is placed in a new work assignment in the institution for the

benefit of the government or institution, rather than solely at the inmate’s request

or because of the inmate’s poor performance or adverse behavior.

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