### Question
How is the term juvenile defined?


### Answer
The term **juvenile** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 5667b* as the following:

> an individual who is less than 22 years of age

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5667b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 72-JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION > SUBCHAPTER II-PROGRAMS AND OFFICES > Part D-Gang-Free Schools and Communities; Community-Based Gang Intervention > subpart iii-general provisions**

