### Question
What is the definition of prison?


### Answer
The definition of **prison** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 15609*:

> any confinement facility of a Federal, State, or local government, whether administered by such government or by a private organization on behalf of such government, and includes—


(A) any local jail or police lockup

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 15609*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 147-PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION**

