### Question
How does the law define adult?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1437d*, **adult** is defined as:

> a person who is 18 years of age or older, or who has been convicted of a crime as an adult under any Federal, State, or tribal law

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1437d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-LOW-INCOME HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROGRAM OF ASSISTED HOUSING**

