### Question
How is the "nonprofit agency" defined?


### Answer
The term **nonprofit agency** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 10479* as follows -

> an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of title 26 and is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of title 26

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 10479*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 101-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XXI-MENTAL HEALTH COURTS**

