### Question
How does the law define responsible official?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 10607*, **responsible official** is defined as:

> a person designated pursuant to subsection (a) of this section to perform the functions of a responsible official under that section

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 10607*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 112-VICTIM COMPENSATION AND ASSISTANCE**

