What form must be kept current during prisoner transports?

What form must be kept current during prisoner transports?

• A. USM-41
• B. USM-40
• C. USM-553
• D. USMS Policy 9.21

Answer: (A)

During prisoner transports, a live custody record travels with the inmate to document every step of the process. This form is used to record identity, charges, custody status, transport route, arrival and departure times, and all handoffs. Keeping it current ensures that staff at each transfer point see up-to-date information, prevents misidentification, and provides a clear, auditable trail for accountability and court review. If anything changes—a new stop, a medical issue, a shift in custody level—the form should be updated immediately so the next handler has accurate details. This makes USM-41 the designated transport record that must stay current. Other forms or policies cover different procedures and aren’t the live, primary record used during prisoner movements.

During prisoner transports, a live custody record travels with the inmate to document every step of the process. This form is used to record identity, charges, custody status, transport route, arrival and departure times, and all handoffs. Keeping it current ensures that staff at each transfer point see up-to-date information, prevents misidentification, and provides a clear, auditable trail for accountability and court review. If anything changes—a new stop, a medical issue, a shift in custody level—the form should be updated immediately so the next handler has accurate details. This makes USM-41 the designated transport record that must stay current. Other forms or policies cover different procedures and aren’t the live, primary record used during prisoner movements.