AR 190-47 — The Army Corrections System
AR 190-47 governs policy, procedures, and responsibilities for the U.S. Army Corrections System and its correctional operations.
- Publication number: AR 190-47
- Title: THE ARMY CORRECTIONS SYSTEM
- Date: 03/17/2023
- Proponent: PMG
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 190-47 on armypubs.army.mil
It addresses Army correctional facilities, prisoner confinement, classification, treatment, release, transfers, security, support services, and administration. It requires procedures for prisoner admission, property, funds, mail, urinalysis, key control, victim and witness notifications, and sex offender registration.
Topics covered
- Army Corrections System facilities
- Prisoner confinement
- Correctional treatment programs
- Work release
- Prisoner mail
- Victim/Witness Notification Program
- Sex offender registration
- Key control system
Questions and answers
What procedures must Army Corrections System facilities establish for admitting prisoners?
ACS facility commanders will establish procedures for the admission of prisoners. (paragraph 10-1)
Can prisoners solicit pen pals?
Prisoners are prohibited from soliciting pen pals. (paragraph 1-4)
How may prisoners dispose of unauthorized personal property?
When property is determined to be unauthorized, the prisoner will be given the opportunity to ship the property at their expense or destroy the unauthorized item(s). (paragraph 13-1)
Are donations of prisoners' personal property authorized?
Donations of prisoners personal property are not authorized. (paragraph 13-1)
Can Work Release participants use allocated budget or operational funds for employment expenses?
In no case will allocated budget (VJAL allocations) funds or operational funds be utilized for this purpose. (paragraph 1-4)