adult inmate
Defined in 2 places across 2 titles of the United States Code.
the term "adult inmate" means an individual who—
(A) has reached the age of full criminal responsibility under applicable State law; and
(B) has been arrested and is in custody for or awaiting trial on a criminal charge, or is convicted of a criminal offense;
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2017–201834 U.S.C. § 11103Crime Control and Law Enforcement · Definitions · for purposes of this chapter
- 2002–present42 U.S.C. § 5603The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · for purposes of this chapter
the term "adult inmate"—
(A) means an individual who—
(i) has reached the age of full criminal responsibility under applicable State law; and
(ii) has been arrested and is in custody for or awaiting trial on a criminal charge, or is convicted of a criminal offense; and
(B) does not include an individual who—
(i) at the time of the offense, was younger than the maximum age at which a youth can be held in a juvenile facility under applicable State law; and
(ii) was committed to the care and custody or supervision, including post-placement or parole supervision, of a juvenile correctional agency by a court of competent jurisdiction or by operation of applicable State law;
Source
- 2018–present34 U.S.C. § 11103Crime Control and Law Enforcement · Definitions · for purposes of this chapter