Us Code § 4051 - Treatment of primary caretaker parents and other individuals
Full text of Us Code United States Code § 4051 — Treatment of primary caretaker parents and other individuals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4051. Treatment of primary caretaker parents and other individuals
(a)
(1) the term "correctional officer" means a correctional officer of the Bureau of Prisons;
(2) the term "covered institution" means a Federal penal or correctional institution;
(3) the term "Director" means the Director of the Bureau of Prisons;
(4) the term "post-partum recovery" means the first 12-week period of post-partum recovery after giving birth;
(5) the term "primary caretaker parent" has the meaning given the term in section 31903 of the Family Unity Demonstration Project Act (34 U.S.C. 12242);
(6) the term "prisoner" means an individual who is incarcerated in a Federal penal or correctional institution, including a vulnerable person; and
(7) the term "vulnerable person" means an individual who—
(A) is under 21 years of age or over 60 years of age;
(B) is pregnant;
(C) is victim or witness of a crime;
(D) has filed a nonfrivolous civil rights claim in Federal or State court; or
(E) during the period of incarceration, has been determined to have experienced or to be experiencing severe trauma or to be the victim of gender-based violence—
(i) by any court or administrative judicial proceeding;
(ii) by any corrections official;
(iii) by the individual's attorney or legal service provider; or
(iv) by the individual.
(b)
(1)
(2)
(A) if the prisoner has children, consider placing the prisoner as close to the children as possible; and
(B) consider any other factor that the office determines to be appropriate.
(c)
(1)
(2)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(1) identify a prisoner who may have a mental or physical health need relating to trauma the prisoner has experienced; and
(2) refer a prisoner described in paragraph (1) to the proper health care professional for diagnosis and treatment.
(g)
(1) how to interact with children in an age-appropriate manner, and the children's caregivers;
(2) basic childhood and adolescent development information; and
(3) basic customer service skills.
(h)
(1)
(2)
(A) on the distribution and accessibility of sanitary products to prisoners, to ensure each prisoner who requires these products receives a quantity the prisoner deems sufficient; and
(B) providing that no visitor is prohibited from visiting a prisoner due to the visitor's use of sanitary products.
(3)
(4)
(Added Pub. L. 117–103, div. W, title X, §1001(b), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 912.)
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Civil Rights Act of 1964, referred to in subsec. (e), is Pub. L. 88–352, July 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 241. Title VI of the Act is classified generally to subchapter V (§2000d et seq.) of chapter 21 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2000a of Title 42 and Tables.
The Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003, referred to in subsec. (h)(4), is Pub. L. 108–79, Sept. 4, 2003, 117 Stat. 972, which is classified generally to chapter 303 (§30301 et seq.) of Title 34, Crime Control and Law Enforcement. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2003 Act note set out under section 10101 of Title 34 and Tables.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section not effective until Oct. 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after Mar. 15, 2022, see section 4(a) of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, set out as a note under section 6851 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.
Implementation Date
Section, as enacted by Pub. L. 117–103, to be implemented no later than 2 years after Mar. 15, 2022, with interim progress report required, see section 1001(d) of Pub. L. 117–103, set out as an Implementation Date of 2022 Amendment note under section 3621 of this title.
CHAPTER 305—COMMITMENT AND TRANSFER
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1996—Pub. L. 104–294, title VI, §601(f)(14), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3500, substituted "centers;" for "centers," in item 4082.
1984—Pub. L. 98–473, title II, §218(e), Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 2027, substituted "Repealed" for "Copy of commitment delivered with prisoner" in item 4084, and "Repealed" for "Transfer for state offense; expense" in item 4085.
1965—Pub. L. 89–176, §2, Sept. 10, 1965, 79 Stat. 675, substituted "residential treatment centers, extension of limits of confinement; work furlough" for "transfer" in item 4082.
About This Section
18 U.S.C. § 4051 is part of Title 18 of the United States Code. The United States Code is the official codification of federal statutes maintained by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the U.S. House of Representatives. Congress amends the Code through new public laws, which are eventually incorporated into the relevant title.
This section may be cited in legal writing as 18 U.S.C. § 4051. For the most current official text, including any recent amendments, use the official source links below. Do not rely on this page as the sole authority for legal citation or litigation.
How to Read This Statute
Statutes are organized by title, chapter, section, and subsection. Pay attention to words like "shall," "may," "and," and "or," because they determine whether a requirement is mandatory or permissive and whether multiple conditions must all be met. Historical notes and amendments often appear at the end of a section.
Using This Page
This page is intended for research and educational use. Lawyers, students, journalists, and compliance professionals can use it as a starting point, but should always verify the current text through an official government source before relying on it for legal advice, filings, or compliance decisions.