### Question
How does the law define private person?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 659*, **private person** is defined as:

> a person who does not have sovereign or other special immunity or privilege which causes the person not to be subject to legal process

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 659*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IV-GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES > Part D-Child Support and Establishment of Paternity**

