§ 4001. Limitation on detention; control of prisons
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(a)No citizen shall be imprisoned or otherwise detained by the United States except pursuant to an Act of Congress.
(1)The control and management of Federal penal and correctional institutions, except military or naval institutions, shall be vested in the Attorney General, who shall promulgate rules for the government thereof, and appoint all necessary officers and employees in accordance with the civil-service laws, the Classification Act, as amended, and the applicable regulations.
(2)The Attorney General may establish and conduct industries, farms, and other activities and classify the inmates; and provide for their proper government, discipline, treatment, care, rehabilitation, and reformation.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 847; Pub. L. 92–128, § 1(a), (b), Sept. 25, 1971, 85 Stat. 347.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1934 ed., §§ 741 and 753e (Mar. 3, 1891, ch. 529, §§ 1, 4, 26 Stat. 839; May 14, 1930, ch. 274, § 6, 46 Stat. 326).
This section consolidates said sections 741 and 753e with such changes of language as were necessary to effect consolidation.
“The Classification Act, as amended,” was inserted more clearly to express the existing procedure for appointment of officers and employees as noted in letter of the Director of Bureau of Prisons, June 19, 1944.
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- June 25, 1948, ch. 645
- 62 Stat. 847
- Pub. L. 92–128, § 1(a)
- 85 Stat. 347
- Mar. 3, 1891, ch. 529
- 26 Stat. 839
- May 14, 1930, ch. 274, § 6
- 46 Stat. 326
- Mar. 4, 1923, ch. 265
- 42 Stat. 1488
- Oct. 28, 1949, ch. 782
- 63 Stat. 972
- Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a)
- 80 Stat. 632
- Pub. L. 92–128, § 1(b)
- Pub. L. 106–294, § 1
- 114 Stat. 1038
- Pub. L. 105–370, § 1
- 112 Stat. 3374
- 136 Stat. 917
- 128 Stat. 2861
- Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title I, § 114, formerly § 115]
- 114 Stat. 2762
- Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. A, § 213(a)(2)]
- 114 Stat. 2763
- Pub. L. 102–395, title I, § 111(a)
- 106 Stat. 1842
- Pub. L. 95–624, § 9
- 92 Stat. 3463
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§ 4001
Limitation on detention; control of prisons
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ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 847
Pub. L.Pub. L. 92–128, § 1(a)
Stat.85 Stat. 347
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