### Question
How does CIVIL RIGHTS define institution?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1997*, **institution** is defined as:

> any facility or institution—


(A) which is owned, operated, or managed by, or provides services on behalf of any State or political subdivision of a State

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1997*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 21-CIVIL RIGHTS > SUBCHAPTER I&ndash;A-INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS**

