### Question
How does the law define imprisoned?


### Answer
Under *22 U.S.C. § 2714*, **imprisoned** is defined as:

> an individual is confined in or otherwise restricted to a jail-type institution, a half-way house, a treatment facility, or another institution, on a full or part-time basis, pursuant to the sentence imposed as the result of a conviction

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 2714*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

