### Question
How is the "incarcerated person" defined?


### Answer
The term **incarcerated person** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 13725* as follows -

> any individual incarcerated in a Federal or State correctional institution who is charged with or convicted of any criminal offense

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 13725*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 136-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-PRISONS > Part B-Miscellaneous Provisions**

