### Question
Can you define what eligible inmate means?


### Answer
**Eligible inmate** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 3797aa*:

> an individual who—


(i) is being held, detained, or incarcerated in a correctional facility

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3797aa*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XIX-ADULT AND JUVENILE COLLABORATION PROGRAM GRANTS**

