### Question
How does PRISONS define private prisoner transport company?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 13726a*, **private prisoner transport company** is defined as:

> any entity, other than the United States, a State, or an inferior political subdivision of a State, which engages in the business of the transporting for compensation, individuals committed to the custody of any State or of an inferior political subdivision 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**

