### Question
How is the "direct-release prisoner" defined?


### Answer
The term **direct-release prisoner** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 60541* as follows -

> a prisoner who is scheduled for release and will not be placed in prerelease custody

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 60541*
  - Heading: **Subtitle VI-Other Crime Control and Law Enforcement Matters > CHAPTER 605-RECIDIVISM PREVENTION > SUBCHAPTER II-ENHANCED DRUG TREATMENT AND MENTORING GRANT PROGRAMS > Part C-Administration of Justice Reforms > subpart 1-improving federal offender reentry**

