### Question
How is the term local entity defined?


### Answer
The term **local entity** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3796cc* as the following:

> a child support enforcement agency, law enforcement agency, prosecuting attorney, or unit of local government

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3796cc*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XII&ndash;D-CRIMINAL CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT**

