### Question
How is the term inmate defined?


### Answer
The term **inmate** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 30309* as the following:

> any person incarcerated or detained in any facility who is accused of, convicted of, sentenced for, or adjudicated delinquent for, violations of criminal law or the terms and conditions of parole, probation, pretrial release, or diversionary program

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 30309*
  - Heading: **Subtitle III-Prevention of Particular Crimes > CHAPTER 303-PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION**

