A person who is:

·         An inmate in a prison within the Arizona Department of Corrections;

·         An inmate of a county, city, or tribal jail;

·         An inmate of a prison or jail, prior to arraignment, conviction, or sentencing;

·         Incarcerated but can leave prison on work release or work furlough, and must return at specific intervals;

·         Released from prison or jail due to a medical emergency, with no court probation order, who would otherwise be incarcerated except for the medical emergency;

·         Ordered by the court to reside in the Arizona State Hospital;

·         A child in a juvenile detention center prior to disposition (judgment), due to criminal activity;

·         A child in a juvenile detention center prior to disposition, due to care, protection, or in the best interest of the child (ex., Child Protective Services), if there is no specific plan for the child that makes the stay at the detention center temporary; or a

·         A child placed in a secure treatment facility if the facility is part of the criminal justice system.

NOTE          For more details about when a person may be considered an inmate, see MA525.

42 CFR 435.1009; 42 CFR 435.1010

42 CFR 457.310