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34 U.S.C. 60102: DefinitionsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 34-CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENTCHAPTER 601-PRISONS
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§60102. Definitions

In sections 60101 to 60104 of this title:

(1)  Crime of violence

The term “crime of violence” has the same meaning as in section 924(c)(3) of title 18.

(2)  Private prisoner transport company

The term “private prisoner transport company” means 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.

(3)  Violent prisoner

The term “violent prisoner” means 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.

( Pub. L. 106–560, § 3 , Dec. 21, 2000 , 114 Stat. 2784 .)

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Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 13726a of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.