### Question
How does GENERALLY define adult inmate?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 5603*, **adult inmate** is defined as:

> an individual who—


(A) has reached the age of full criminal responsibility under applicable State law

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5603*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 72-JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERALLY**

