### Question
What is the definition of violent prisoner?


### Answer
The definition of **violent prisoner** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 13726a*:

> any individual in the custody of a State or an inferior political subdivision of a State who has previously been convicted of or is currently charged with a crime of violence or any similar statute of a State or the inferior political subdivisions of a State, or any attempt thereof

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 13726a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 136-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-PRISONS > Part B-Miscellaneous Provisions**

