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


### Answer
The term **juvenile** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 10410* as follows -

> an individual who is 17 years of age or younger

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 10410*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 101-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XVII-JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANTS**

