34 U.S.C. § 60102

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.