BOP Program Statement 5270.12 § 7

You will be notified of the reason(s) you are placed in the SHU as follows:

The Lieutenant or other correctional supervisor prepares an ADO. The specific reason for

placement in SHU must be supported by objective evidence and clearly articulated in the

narrative section of the ADO. A new ADO is required if an inmate’s status in administrative

detention changes (e.g., upon completion of a protective custody investigation, the status

changes to unverified/verified). Inmates will remain in SHU for no longer than necessary to

address the specific reason for placement. Distribution of copies is indicated on the ADO.

Health Services will be notified of all new arrivals to SHU.

(a) Administrative detention status. When placed in administrative detention status, you will

receive a copy of the administrative detention order, ordinarily within 24 hours, detailing the

reason(s) for your placement. However, when placed in administrative detention status pending

classification or while in holdover status, you will not receive an administrative detention order.

(b) Disciplinary segregation status. When you are to be placed in disciplinary segregation

status as a sanction for violating Bureau regulations, you will be informed by the DHO at the

end of your discipline hearing.