### Question
How does VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT define indeterminate sentencing?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 13701*, **indeterminate sentencing** is defined as:

> a system by which—


(A) the court may impose a sentence of a range defined by statute

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 13701*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 136-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-PRISONS > Part A-Violent Offender Incarceration and Truth-in-Sentencing Incentive Grants**

