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§ 549.61 — Definition

28 C.F.R. § 549.61

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As defined in this rule, an inmate is on a hunger strike:

(a) When he or she communicates that fact to staff and is observed by staff to be refraining from eating for a period of time, ordinarily in excess of 72 hours; or

(b) When staff observe the inmate to be refraining from eating for a period in excess of 72 hours. When staff consider it prudent to do so, a referral for medical evaluation may be made without waiting 72 hours.

28 C.F.R. § 549.60 28 C.F.R. § 549.62

Authorizing Statute

Imprisonment of a convicted person
18 U.S.C. § 3621
Art. 76b. Lack of mental capacity or mental responsibility: commitment of accused for examination and treatment
10 U.S.C. § 876b
Functions of the Attorney General
28 U.S.C. § 509
Departmental regulations
5 U.S.C. § 301