(1) Greatest category offenses. The Discipline Hearing Officer (DHO) shall impose and execute one or more of sanctions A through E. Sanction B.1 must be imposed for a VCCLEA inmate rated as violent (i.e., an inmate who, as specified in the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, committed a crime of violence on or after September 13, 1994) and for a PLRA inmate (i.e., an inmate who has been sentenced for an offense committed on or after April 26, 1996). The DHO may impose and execute sanction F and/or G only in addition to execution of one or more of sanctions A through E. Except as noted in the sanction, the DHO may also suspend one or more additional sanctions A through G. (2) High category offenses. The Discipline Hearing Officer shall impose and execute one or more of sanctions A through M, and, except as noted in the sanction, may also suspend one or more additional sanctions A through M. Sanction B.1 must be imposed for a VCCLEA inmate rated as violent and for a PLRA inmate. The Unit Discipline Committee shall impose and execute one or more of sanctions G through M, and may also suspend one or more additional sanctions G through M, except for a VCCLEA inmate rated as violent. All high category offense charges for a VCCLEA inmate rated as violent and for a PLRA inmate must be referred to the DHO. (3) Moderate category offenses. The Discipline Hearing Officer shall impose at least one sanction A through N, but, except as noted in the sanction, may suspend any sanction or sanctions imposed. Sanction B.1 ordinarily must be imposed for a VCCLEA inmate rated as violent and for a PLRA inmate. Except for charges referred to the DHO, the Unit Discipline Committee shall impose at least one sanction G through N, but may suspend any sanction or sanctions imposed. The UDC ordinarily shall refer to the DHO a moderate category charge for a VCCLEA inmate rated as violent or for a PLRA inmate if the inmate had been found to have committed a moderate category offense during the inmate's current anniversary year (i.e., the twelve month period of time for which an inmate may be eligible to earn good conduct time). The UDC must thoroughly document in writing the reasons why the charge for such an inmate was not referred to the DHO. (4) Low moderate category offenses. The Discipline Hearing Officer shall impose at least one sanction B.1, or E through P. The Discipline Hearing Officer may suspend any E through P sanction or sanctions imposed (a B.1 sanction may not be suspended). Except for charges referred to the DHO, the Unit Discipline Committee (UDC) shall impose at least one sanction G through P, but may suspend any sanction or sanctions imposed. The UDC ordinarily shall refer to the DHO a low moderate category charge for a VCCLEA inmate rated as violent or for a PLRA inmate if the inmate had been found to have committed two low moderate category offenses during the inmate's current anniversary year (i.e., (i.e., the twelve month period of time for which an inmate may be eligible to earn good conduct time). The UDC must thoroughly document in writing the reasons why the charge for such an inmate was not referred to the DHO. (b) Aiding another person to commit any of these offenses, attempting to commit any of these offenses, and making plans to commit any of these offenses, in all categories of severity, shall be considered the same as a commission of the offense itself. In these cases, the letter "A" is combined with the offense code. For example, planning an escape would be considered as Escape and coded 102A. Likewise, attempting the adulteration of any food or drink would be coded 209A. (c) Suspensions of any sanction cannot exceed six months. Revocation and execution of a suspended sanction require that the inmate first is found to have committed any subsequent prohibited act. Only the Discipline Hearing Officer (DHO) may execute, suspend, or revoke and execute suspension of sanctions A through F. The Discipline Hearing Officer (DHO) or Unit Discipline Committee (UDC) may execute, suspend, or revoke and execute suspensions of sanctions G through P. Revocations and execution of suspensions may be made only at the level (DHO or UDC) which originally imposed the sanction. The DHO now has that authority for suspensions which were earlier imposed by the Inmate Discipline Committee (IDC). vise the Unit Discipline Committee who may then revoke the previous suspension. (d) If the Unit Discipline Committee has previously imposed a suspended sanction and subsequently refers a case to the Discipline Hearing Officer, the referral shall include an advisement to the DHO of any intent to revoke that suspension if the DHO finds that the prohibited act was committed. If the DHO then finds that the prohibited act was committed, the DHO shall so adTABLE 3-PROHIBITED ACTS AND DISCIPLINARY SEVERITY SCALE (e) The Unit Discipline Committee or Discipline Hearing Officer may impose increased sanctions for repeated, frequent offenses according to the guidelines presented in table 5. (f) Sanctions by severity of prohibited act, with eligibility for restoration of forfeited and withheld statutory good time are presented in table 6. Code Prohibited acts GREATEST CATEGORY Sanctions The UDC shall refer all Greatest Severity Prohibited Acts to the DHO with recommendations as to an appropriate disposition. 100 Killing 103 Setting a fire (charged with this act in this category only when 104 Possession, manufacture, or introduction of a gun, firearm, weapon, sharpened instrument, knife, dangerous chemical, explosive or any ammunition 105 Rioting 106 Encouraging others to riot 107 Taking hostage(s) 108 Possession, manufacture, or introduction of a hazardous tool (Tools most likely to be used in an escape or escape attempt or to serve as weapons capable of doing serious bodily harm to others; or those hazardous to institutional security or personal safety; e.g., hack-saw blade) 109 (Not to be used) 110 Refusing to provide a urine sample or to take part in other drugabuse testing 111 Introduction of any narcotics, marijuana, drugs, or related paraphernalia not prescribed for the individual by the medical staff 112 Use of any narcotics, marijuana, drugs, or related paraphernalia not prescribed for the individual by the medical staff 113 Possession of any narcotics, marijuana, drugs, or related paraphernalia not prescribed for the individual by the medical staff 198 Interfering with a staff member in the performance of duties. (Conduct must be of the Greatest Severity nature.) This charge is to be used only when another charge of greatest severity is not applicable 199 Conduct which disrupts or interferes with the security or orderly running of the institution or the Bureau of Prisons. (Conduct must be of the Greatest Severity nature.) This charge is to be used only when another charge of greatest severity is not applicable A. Recommend parole date re- B. Forfeit earned statutory good C. Disciplinary Transfer (rec- D. Disciplinary segregation (up E. Make monetary restitution. G. Loss of privileges (Note-can TABLE 3-PROHIBITED ACTS AND DISCIPLINARY SEVERITY SCALE-Continued Code Prohibited acts HIGH CATEGORY Sanctions 200 Escape from unescorted Community Programs and activities and Open Institutions (minimum) and from outside secure institutions-without violence 201 Fighting with another person 202 (Not to be used) 203 Threatening another with bodily harm or any other offense 204 Extortion, blackmail, protection: Demanding or receiving money or anything of value in return for protection against others, to avoid bodily harm, or under threat of informing 205 Engaging in sexual acts 206 Making sexual proposals or threats to another 207 Wearing a disguise or a mask 208 Possession of any unauthorized locking device, or lock pick, or tampering with or blocking any lock device (includes keys), or destroying, altering, interfering with, improperly using, or damaging any security device, mechanism, or procedure 209 Adulteration of any food or drink 210 (Not to be used) 211 Possessing any officer's or staff clothing 212 Engaging in, or encouraging a group demonstration 213 Encouraging others to refuse to work, or to participate in a work stoppage 214 (Not to be used) 215 Introduction of alcohol into BOP facility 216 Giving or offering an official or staff member a bribe, or anything of value A. Recommend parole date rescission or retardation. B. Forfeit earned statutory good time or non-vested good conduct time up to 50% or up to 60 days, whichever is less, and/or terminate or disallow extra good time (an extra good time or good conduct time sanction may not be suspended). B.1 Disallow ordinarily between 25 and 50% (14-27 days) of good conduct time credit available for year (a good conduct time sanction may not be suspended). C. Disciplinary transfer (recommend). D. Disciplinary segregation (up E. Make monetary restitution. 217 Giving money to, or receiving money from, any person for pur-H. poses of introducing contraband or for any other illegal or prohibited purposes 218 Destroying, altering, or damaging government property, or the property of another person, having a value in excess of $100.00 or destroying, altering, or damaging life-safety devices (e.g., fire alarm) regardless of financial value 219 Stealing (theft; this includes data obtained through the unauthorized use of a communications facility, or through the unauthorized access to disks, tapes, or computer printouts or other automated equipment on which data is stored.) 220 Demonstrating, practicing, or using martial arts, boxing (except for use of a punching bag), wrestling, or other forms of physical encounter, or military exercises or drill (except for drill authorized and conducted by staff) 221 Being in an unauthorized area with a person of the opposite sex without staff permission 222 Making, possessing, or using intoxicants 223 Refusing to breathe into a breathalyzer or take part in other testing for use of alcohol 224 Assaulting any person (charged with this act only when a less serious physical injury or contact has been attempted or carried out by an inmate) 298 Interfering with a staff member in the performance of duties. (Conduct must be of the High Severity nature.) This charge is to be used only when another charge of high severity is not appli cable 299 Conduct which disrupts or interferes with the security or orderly running of the institution or the Bureau of Prisons. (Conduct must be of the High Severity nature.) This charge is to be used only when another charge of high severity is not applicable Change housing (quarters). I. Remove from program and/or group activity. J. Loss of job. K. Impound inmate's personal L. Confiscate contraband. TABLE 3-PROHIBITED ACTS AND DISCIPLINARY SEVERITY SCALE-Continued Code Prohibited acts MODERATE CATEGORY Sanctions 302 Misuse of authorized medication 303 Possession of money or currency, unless specifically authorized, or in excess of the amount authorized 304 Loaning of property or anything of value for profit or increased re turn 305 Possession of anything not authorized for retention or receipt by 308 Violating a condition of a furlough 309 Violating a condition of a community program 310 Unexcused absence from work or any assignment 315 Participating in an unauthorized meeting or gathering 316 Being in an unauthorized area 317 Failure to follow safety or sanitation regulations 318 Using any equipment or machinery which is not specifically authorized 319 Using any equipment or machinery contrary to instructions or post ed safety standards 320 Failing to stand count 321 Interfering with the taking of count 322 (Not to be used) 323❘ (Not to be used) 324 Gambling 325 Preparing or conducting a gambling pool 326 Possession of gambling paraphernalia 327 Unauthorized contacts with the public 328 Giving money or anything of value to, or accepting money or anything of value from: another inmate, or any other person without staff authorization 329 Destroying, altering, or damaging government property, or the property of another person, having a value of $100.00 or less 330 Being unsanitary or untidy; failing to keep one's person and one's quarters in accordance with posted standards A. Recommend parole date rescission or retardation. B. Forfeit earned statutory good B.1 Disallow ordinarily up to C. Disciplinary transfer (rec- D. Disciplinary segregation (up E. Make monetary restitution. H. Change housing (quarters). J. Loss of job. K. Impound inmate's personal L. Confiscate contraband. N. Extra duty. TABLE 3-PROHIBITED ACTS AND DISCIPLINARY SEVERITY SCALE-Continued NOTE: Aiding another person to commit any of these offenses, attempting to commit any of these offenses, and making plans to commit any of these offenses, in all categories of severity, shall be considered the same as a commission of the offense itself. TABLE 4-SANCTIONS 1. Sanctions of the Discipline Hearing Officer: (upon finding the inmate committed the prohibited act) (a) Recommend parole date rescission or retardation. The DHO may make recommendations to the U.S. Parole Commission for retardation or rescission of parole grants. This may require holding fact-finding hearings upon request of or for the use of the Commission. (b) Forfeit earned statutory good time, nonvested good conduct time, and/or terminate or disallow extra good time. The statutory good time available for forfeiture is limited to an amount computed by multiplying the number of months served at the time of the offense for which forfeiture action is taken, by |