### Question
How does the law define offender?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 1503*, **offender** is defined as:

> any adult or juvenile who is or has been subject to any stage of the criminal justice process for whom services under this chapter may be beneficial or who requires assistance in overcoming artificial barriers to employment resulting from a record of arrest or conviction

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1503*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER III-PLAN TERMINATION INSURANCE > Subtitle F-Transition Rules and Effective Dates**

