### Question
How is the "sanctions" defined?


### Answer
The term **sanctions** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 10403* as follows -

> tangible, proportional consequences that hold the juvenile offender accountable for the offense committed

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 10403*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 101-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XVII-JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANTS**

