Code of Federal Regulations Title 28 - Judicial Administration
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) – Title 28: Judicial Administration
Title 28 of the CFR governs the administration of the federal judicial system in the United States. It includes regulations from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and various other offices involved in the functioning of the federal justice system, including prisons, law enforcement coordination, and court services.
⚖️ Key Areas Covered in Title 28:
Department of Justice (DOJ) Organization & Procedures
Structure and function of DOJ components
Delegation of authority within DOJ
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act procedures
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Criminal background check procedures
National Crime Information Center (NCIC) access
Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
Inmate rights and responsibilities
Conditions of confinement
Prisoner classification, discipline, and release
Office of Justice Programs (OJP)
Criminal justice grant programs
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) programs
Juvenile justice programs
Civil Rights
Enforcement of civil rights laws
Rules related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)
Immigration court procedures
Rules for immigration judges and appeals
Special Counsel & Inspector General
Investigation procedures
Whistleblower protections and complaint procedures
🧾 Notable Parts of Title 28:
| Part | Subject |
|---|---|
| Part 0 | Organization of the DOJ |
| Part 16 | Production or disclosure of material or information (FOIA/Privacy Act) |
| Part 35 | Nondiscrimination on the basis of disability (ADA regulations) |
| Part 42 | Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs |
| Part 50 | DOJ policies on legal proceedings, ethical standards |
| Part 513–571 | Federal Bureau of Prisons (e.g., mail, work, medical services) |
| Part 600 | Special Counsel provisions |
| Part 1000+ | Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) procedures |
📌 Agencies Involved:
Department of Justice (DOJ)
Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
Office of Justice Programs (OJP)
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)
Civil Rights Division
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