[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 32, Volume 4] [Revised as of July 1, 2002] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 32CFR630.31] [Page 17] TITLE 32--NATIONAL DEFENSE CHAPTER V--DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY (CONTINUED) PART 630--ABSENTEE DESERTER APPREHENSION PROGRAM AND SURRENDER OF MILITARY PERSONNEL TO CIVILIAN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES--Table of Contents Subpart G--Surrender of Military Members to Civilian Law Enforcement Officials Sec. 630.31 CONUS. (a) Generally, provost marshal activity is limited to ensuring that a military detainer is prepared and signed when surrendering a soldier to civilian law enforcement officials (see figure 630.1 of this part). (b) There is no statutory authority for a commander to deliver a soldier to a bail bondsman or surety. The surety must coordinate with the installation Staff Judge Advocate and the Commander of the soldier prior to attempting to apprehend the soldier. To preserve peace and order on the installation, military police will accompany the surety to observe the surety taking custody of the soldier.