### Question
How does the law define prison?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 1791*, **prison** is defined as:

> a Federal correctional, detention, or penal facility or any prison, institution, or facility in which persons are held in custody by direction of or pursuant to a contract or agreement with the Attorney General

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1791*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 87-PRISONS**

