BOP Program Statement 5873.06 § 1

of Prisons that an inmate being released to the community will

have suitable clothing, transportation to the inmate's release

destination, and some funds to use until he or she begins to

receive income. Based on the inmate's need and financial

resources, a discretionary gratuity up to the amount permitted by

statute may be granted.]

This Program Statement applies primarily to sentenced inmates who

are being released. Detainees housed in Bureau facilities for

other agencies, such as the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), fall

under those agencies’ responsibility, and this Program Statement

provides information about those procedures.

Planning for release should begin early in an inmate's

confinement, rather than just before release. At initial

classification, and at each subsequent program review, the unit

team is to review the inmate's release plans, including his or

her financial resources.

In addition to meeting any current financial obligations, as

might be required by the Inmate Financial Responsibility Program

(IFRP), each inmate should be encouraged to save funds for

release by saving funds (industrial and performance pay and

outside receipts) in his or her trust fund account.

General information about potential public and private resources

in the community is made available to inmates through the

Admission and Orientation and Release Preparation Programs.

Release planning usually requires coordination with U.S.

Probation Officers, Community Corrections Managers (CCMs), or

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Community Corrections Center (CCC) staff, all of whom may have

information about specific community resources available in an

inmate's release community.

A release gratuity cannot provide for an inmate's entire release

needs and is only intended to supplement other resources that may

be available. Sound correctional judgement should be applied to

the need and approval of a gratuity. By planning well for the

use of release gratuity funds, this will help assure that funds

are available for those inmates who truly need financial

assistance and for whom such resources are not otherwise

available.

! Inmates whose offenses were committed prior to

November 1, 1987, may be authorized a gratuity not to exceed

$100 (18 U.S.C. § 4281).

! Inmates whose offenses were committed on or after

November 1, 1987, may be authorized a discretionary gratuity

of up to $500, based upon the inmate's needs and financial

resources (18 U.S.C. § 3624(d)).

Unit staff may recommend, with the Case Management Coordinator’s

approval, a release gratuity up to $250. When unit staff believe

that a gratuity in excess of $250 is warranted, the Warden's

approval is required.