§ 3722. Claims of officers and employees at Government penal and correctional institutions

• (a) The Attorney General may settle and pay not more than $1,000 in any one case for a claim made by an officer or employee at a United States Government penal or correctional institution for damage to, or loss of, personal property incident to employment.
• (b) A claim may not be allowed under this section if the loss occurred at quarters occupied by the claimant that were not assigned or provided in kind by the Government.
• (c) A claim may be allowed only if—
  • (1) no part of the loss was caused by any negligent or wrongful act of the claimant or an agent or employee of the claimant;
  • (2) the Attorney General decides that possession of the property was reasonable or useful under the circumstances; and
  • (3) it is presented in writing within one year after it accrues.
• (d) A claim may be paid under this section only if the claimant accepts the amount of the settlement in complete satisfaction of the claim.
• (e) Necessary amounts are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section.