Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 551.12 — Eligibility To Marry
28 C.F.R. § 551.12
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An inmate's request to marry shall be approved provided:
(a) The inmate is legally eligible to marry;
(b) The inmate is mentally competent;
(c) The intended spouse has verified, ordinarily in writing, an intention to marry the inmate; and
(d) The marriage poses no threat to institution security or good order, or to the protection of the public.
Authorizing Statute
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Functions of the Attorney General28 U.S.C. § 509
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Departmental regulations5 U.S.C. § 301
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Tampering with a witness, victim, or an informant18 U.S.C. § 1512