### Question
How does the law define consent decree?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 3626*, **consent decree** is defined as:

> any relief entered by the court that is based in whole or in part upon the consent or acquiescence of the parties but does not include private settlements

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 3626*
  - Heading: **PART II-CRIMINAL PROCEDURE > CHAPTER 229-POSTSENTENCE ADMINISTRATION > SUBCHAPTER C-IMPRISONMENT**

