### Question
What is the definition of prisoner?


### Answer
The definition of **prisoner** is as follows in *28 U.S.C. § 1915*:

> 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:
  - *28 U.S.C. § 1915*
  - Heading: **PART V-PROCEDURE > CHAPTER 123-FEES AND COSTS**

