### Question
How is the "nonprofit agency" defined?


### Answer
The term **nonprofit agency** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3796ii* as follows -

> an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of title 26 and is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of title 26

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3796ii*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XII&ndash;J-MENTAL HEALTH COURTS**

