### Question
How does the law define child?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 20703*, **child** is defined as:

> a person under the age of 18

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 20703*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Protection of Children and Other Persons > CHAPTER 207-COMBATING DOMESTIC TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS**

