### Question
What is the definition of criminal or juvenile justice agency?


### Answer
The definition of **criminal or juvenile justice agency** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 3797aa*:

> an agency of a State or local government or its contracted agency that is responsible for detection, arrest, enforcement, prosecution, defense, adjudication, incarceration, probation, or parole relating to the violation of the criminal laws of that State or local government

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3797aa*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XIX-ADULT AND JUVENILE COLLABORATION PROGRAM GRANTS**

