AFI31-205_MAXWELLAFBSUP — The Air Force Corrections System

AFI31-205_MAXWELLAFBSUP governs Air Force Corrections System guidance and procedures for confinement at Maxwell AFB.

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  • Publication number: AFI31-205_MAXWELLAFBSUP
  • Title: THE AIR FORCE CORRECTIONS SYSTEM
  • Date: 2016-01-04

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The publication addresses overflow confinement, facility classification, command responsibilities, inmate intake, medical evaluation, supplies, visitation, and marriage requests. It requires specific forms, approvals, escorts, inventory timelines, and coordination with legal and corrections personnel.

Applies to: This supplement applies to all units assigned or attached to Maxwell AFB, except US Air Reserve, Air National Guard, or the Federal Prison Camp located on Maxwell AFB.

Topics covered

  • Overflow confinement facilities
  • Confinement facility classification
  • Confined personnel responsibilities
  • Pre-trial confinement orders
  • Prisoner medical evaluations
  • Health and comfort supplies
  • Inmate visiting hours
  • Inmate marriages

Questions and answers

How long can Maxwell AFB's level 1 confinement facility house inmates?

The Confinement Facility at Maxwell AFB is designated as a level 1 confinement facility and has the capability of housing pre-trial detainees or post-trial inmates for 180 days or less, or up to 1 year with HQ AFSFC/SFC approval.

Who is responsible for confined personnel before formal transfer?

Parent unit commanders or designees (E-7 or above) are responsible for confined personnel, regardless of location, until formal transfer of the confined person is complete.

What form advises a person of the reasons for pre-trial confinement?

Promptly upon pretrial confinement, the person is advised by AF IMT 444, Advisement of Rights upon Pre-trial Confinement, as to why they are confined, as required by Rule for Courts-Martial 304 and 305, Manual for Courts-Martial, by the Briefing Official (the person ordering confinement) and is witnessed by confinement staff personnel or representative.

When is a prisoner evaluated by a base psychiatrist?

A base psychiatrist evaluates each prisoner upon initial confinement.

When must missing mandatory health and comfort items be delivered?

Any mandatory items missing during initial inventory must be delivered by the parent unit within 72 hours of initial confinement.

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