### Question
How does CONFRONTING USE OF METHAMPHETAMINE define criminal justice agency?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 3797cc*, **criminal justice agency** is defined as:

> an agency of the State or local government or its contracted agency that is responsible for detection, arrest, enforcement, prosecution, defense, adjudication, incarceration, probation, or parole relating to the violation of the criminal laws of that State or local government

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3797cc*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XX-CONFRONTING USE OF METHAMPHETAMINE**

