BOP Program Statement 7331.05 § 7

Within the first 48 hours of admission, an initial assessment, separate from the medical and

social intake screening, must be completed. A systematic procedure for interviewing pretrial

inmates thoroughly minimizes risks. Procedures specified in this Section are to augment those in

the Program Statement Intake Screening.

a. Intake Screening Employees. Typically, employees conducting intake screening are Unit

Managers, Case Managers, Correctional Counselors, and qualified heath care provider;

however, the Warden may identify other employees based on institution capabilities and

needs. Institution Supplements must also provide for screening inmates returning from court,

as events at court may alter the inmate’s separation and/or security needs.

b. Information Needed. Unit employees must actively seek information which may pertain to

the inmate’s behavior or offense severity, thereby helping to determine the inmate’s security,

medical, psychological, and/or other special needs. Unit employees should document an

initial impression and make a recommendation for housing to the Unit Manager.

Normally, the decision of a housing assignment for a pretrial inmate is not delegated below the

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Unit Manager level. Alternate procedures may be implemented based on institution needs only

with specific written guidelines approved by the Warden.

The inmate is to be interviewed using the BP-A0562, Pretrial Inmate Interview form. When

indicated, contact is to be made with other agencies to seek additional information. Sufficient

information must be available to complete the Pretrial Inmate Interview form.

Information obtained during the initial intake screening and subsequent interviews will be

documented, placed into the inmate’s pretrial drop file folders, and used in subsequent reviews.

(1) Assessment Sources. Information used to complete the Pretrial Inmate Interview form

may be obtained from the following sources:

 BP-A0377, Prisoner Remand form and accompanying booking information - both

verbal and written

 Medical/psychological screening

 Intake screening information

 U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services

 Arresting agency

 U.S. Attorney’s Office

 U.S. Marshals Service

 Prior institution reports (federal, state, and local)

 Inmate interview

 Medical reports

 Defense attorney

 Inmate’s family

 Bureau Inmate Information System.

(2) Assessment Information. The following is the type of information used to determine

an inmate’s security requirements and health/psychological needs:

 Separatee information

 Prior criminal history

 Record of violence

 Escape or attempted escape (secure or non-secure facility, etc.)

 Current offense/charge

 Prior institutional adjustment

 Age

 Behavior/attitude during intake screening

 Special needs (psychological, medical, suicide risk)

 Alcohol or drug abuse

 Detainer or other pending charges

 Bond information

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 Group affiliations (gangs, cartel, organized crime)

 Identifying marks or tattoos

 Prior law enforcement

 Notoriety, high profile cases in the media

 Potential length of sentence.

c. Health Services Evaluation. An initial assessment of an inmate’s medical and mental health

status is made during the intake screening and medical interviews. A qualified health

professional must conduct the screening.

The Warden will establish procedures with the local USMS and other appropriate federal

agencies for new arrestees who need medical care beyond that available at the institution. A

referral to a Psychologist should be made at this stage, if indicated or requested by the

inmate.

d. Non-English-Speaking Inmates. Efforts will be made to communicate in an inmate’s

native language. Translations of local documents, forms, and records may be used in

accordance with the Program Statement Language Translations Used in Official

Documentation.