28 CFR 551.20 - Purpose and scope.

Regulations last checked for updates: Dec 18, 2025

Title 28 - Judicial Administration last revised: Dec 10, 2025

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§ 551.20 - Purpose and scope.

The Bureau of Prisons provides an inmate with medical and social services related to birth control, pregnancy, child placement, and abortion. The Warden shall ensure compliance with the applicable law regarding these matters.

authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 18 U.S.C. 1512,3621,3622,3624,4001,4005,4042,4081,4082,1987,4161,1987,5006,1984,5039; 28 U.S.C. 509,510; Pub. L. 99-500 (sec. 209); Attorney General's May 1, 1995 Guidelines for Victim and Witness Assistance

source: 44 FR 38252, June 29, 1979, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 28 CFR 551.20