### Question
How does the law define former captive?


### Answer
Under *37 U.S.C. § 559*, **former captive** is defined as:

> a person who, as a member of the uniformed services, was held in a captive status

#### Citation:
  - *37 U.S.C. § 559*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 10-PAYMENTS TO MISSING PERSONS**

