AF Form 4289: Monthly Confinement Report & Victim Witness

AF Form 4289: Monthly Confinement Report & Victim Witness – AF Form 4289: Monthly Confinement Report and Victim/Witness Activity Concerning Inmate Status is an official Department of the Air Force form used by confinement facilities to track key data on military inmates and ensure compliance with victim and witness notification requirements.

This form supports the Air Force Corrections System by consolidating monthly information on confinees and related victim/witness activities. It helps facilities meet Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force standards for reporting, transparency, and victim rights under programs like the Victim/Witness Assistance Program (VWAP).

What Is AF Form 4289?

The full title of the form is AF Form 4289, Monthly Confinement Report and Victim/Witness Activity Concerning Inmate Status. It serves as a standardized tool for Air Force confinement facilities to document:

  • Monthly status updates on inmates (confinees).
  • Activities related to victims and witnesses, including notifications of changes in inmate status.

The form integrates data that supports broader DoD reporting obligations, such as elements feeding into the annual confinement report and victim/witness assistance metrics. It is referenced in Air Force guidance on corrections administration, including legacy and supplemental instructions like AFI 31-105 (with unit supplements), which outline its use for consolidating information on confinees housed under specific forms like DD Form 2707 and for victim/witness tracking tied to DD Form 2704 and DD Form 2705.

Key purposes include:

  • Providing a monthly snapshot of the confinement population.
  • Documenting victim and witness notifications when an inmate’s status changes (e.g., release, transfer, parole eligibility, or other significant events).
  • Supporting the Air Force Security Forces Center (AFSFC) as the central repository for the AF Victim/Witness Assistance Program (VWAP).
  • Helping fulfill DoD directives on victim rights, such as DoDD 1030.1 and DoDI 1030.02, which require timely notifications to victims and witnesses.

This reporting ensures accountability in the military corrections system while protecting the rights of victims and witnesses of crimes under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).

Who Uses AF Form 4289?

  • Confinement facility staff (e.g., corrections officers, Victim/Witness Coordinators at military correctional facilities).
  • Security Forces personnel involved in corrections and rehabilitation programs.
  • Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) offices, which provide post-trial copies of related forms like DD Form 2704 (Victim/Witness Certification and Election Concerning Inmate Status).
  • Higher headquarters, including AFSFC/SFC (now often under AFSFC/FC or equivalent), which acts as the central clearinghouse for confinee status information and VWAP data.

The form helps facilities report to the AF Central Repository Responsible Official (CRRO) and supports consolidated submissions for annual DoD reports, such as data eventually feeding into DD Form 2706 or 2720 equivalents for victim/witness assistance and confinement statistics.

How AF Form 4289 Fits into Air Force Corrections and VWAP?

The Air Force Corrections System (AFCS) operates under policies like DoDI 1325.07 (Administration of Military Correctional Facilities and Clemency and Parole Authority) and related DAF instructions. Confinement facilities must:

  • Track inmate status changes.
  • Notify registered victims/witnesses promptly via forms like DD Form 2705.
  • Maintain records for Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) compliance, clemency/parole processes, and annual reporting.

AF Form 4289 supports these by capturing monthly data on:

  • The number and status of confinees.
  • Victim/witness notification activities (e.g., how many notifications were sent, reasons for status changes, and any issues contacting victims/witnesses).

Facilities submit this information to AFSFC, which consolidates it for higher-level reporting to AF/JAJM or DoD as required (e.g., annual accounting of notifications and cumulative counts of confinees requiring notifications).

This process upholds victim rights while maintaining operational transparency in the Department of the Air Force (DAF) corrections program.

Key Sections and Information Collected on AF Form 4289

While the exact block-by-block layout is detailed in the official PDF, the form typically includes fields for:

  • Confinement Report Section: Listing confinees (often by name, service, SSN or identifier, entry date, minimum release date, parole eligibility, offenses, etc.).
  • Victim/Witness Activity Section: Details on notifications sent, status changes triggering notifications, number of victims/witnesses affected, and any follow-up or issues (e.g., inability to contact).
  • Summary totals for the reporting period.
  • Facility identification, date, and certifying official signatures.

It often cross-references related forms:

  • DD Form 2704: Victim/Witness Certification and Election Concerning Inmate Status (election for notifications).
  • DD Form 2705: Notification to Victim/Witness of Inmate Status Change.
  • DD Form 2707 or similar: Used for initial confinement documentation.

Data is grouped by service where applicable and supports both monthly operational needs and annual DoD submissions.

Privacy Note: The form handles personally identifiable information and protected data under the Privacy Act. Refer to the System of Records Notice (e.g., F 031 AF SF A, Correction and Rehabilitation Records) for handling guidelines.

How to Download and Complete AF Form 4289?

The official fillable PDF is available directly from the Department of the Air Force e-Publishing site:

→ Download AF Form 4289 PDF here: https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a4/form/af4289/af4289.pdf

Completion Tips (based on standard Air Force corrections guidance):

  • List all relevant confinees housed during the month.
  • Document victim/witness activities accurately, including notifications sent.
  • Submit by the required deadline (often early in the following month) to the designated central repository.
  • Negative reports (no activity) may still be required in some cases.
  • Ensure compliance with current DAFI or AFI on corrections and VWAP for specific submission channels.

Always use the most current version from e-Publishing.af.mil, as forms can be updated. For detailed block instructions, refer to the form’s built-in guidance or applicable publications from AFSFC.

  • Air Force e-Publishing: Search for forms and instructions at https://www.e-publishing.af.mil/.
  • Victim/Witness Assistance Program (VWAP): Managed through SJA offices and AFSFC; see DAFI 51-207 or equivalent for victim rights and procedures.
  • DoD Policies: DoDI 1030.02 (Victim and Witness Assistance Procedures) and DoDI 1325.07 (Military Correctional Facilities).
  • Confinement Facility Operations: Guidance often appears in AFI 31-105 series or successor DAF publications on integrated defense and corrections.

For questions on usage, contact your installation confinement facility, Security Forces, or SJA office. AFSFC serves as the primary technical advisor for DAF-wide corrections and VWAP matters.

This form plays a vital role in balancing inmate management with victim support in the U.S. Air Force and Space Force corrections system. Proper use ensures regulatory compliance and upholds the rights of all parties involved in the military justice process.

Official Source: Department of the Air Force e-Publishing. Always verify the latest form and instructions on the authoritative .mil site for your specific unit or facility requirements.