BOP Program Statement 5410.01 § 7

Despite being eligible to earn FTCs, there are situations where an inmate is unable or unwilling

to participate in EBRR programs or PAs, and therefore cannot earn FTCs. Such circumstances

may include, but are not limited to, the following:

■ Placement in Disciplinary Segregation status);

■ Designation status outside the institution (e.g., an outside medical trip or escorted trip, in-transit or at an in-transit facility, a furlough for the full day, etc.);

■ Placement in the custody of another jurisdiction (e.g., on state or federal writ, transfer to state

custody for service of sentence, transfer to another federal agency, etc.);

■ Placement in mental health/psychiatric holds;

■ Detention as a material witness or for civil contempt;

■ Placement in civil commitment; or

■ “Opting out” (choosing not to participate in the EBRR programs or PAs that the Bureau has

recommended based on the inmate’s individualized risk and needs assessment).

If an inmate refuses to participate in required programs (e.g., Inmate Financial Responsibility

(FRP), Drug Education, etc.), the inmate will not earn FTC. While these programs are voluntary,

the refusal to participate can result in the loss of certain benefits including the inability to earn

FTCs.