### Question
What is the definition of private prisoner transport company?


### Answer
The definition of **private prisoner transport company** is as follows in *34 U.S.C. § 60102*:

> any entity, other than the United States, a State, or an inferior political subdivision of a State, which engages in the business of the transporting for compensation, individuals committed to the custody of any State or of an inferior political subdivision of a State, or any attempt thereof

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 60102*
  - Heading: **Subtitle VI-Other Crime Control and Law Enforcement Matters > CHAPTER 601-PRISONS**

