### Question
How does GENERAL PROVISIONS define minor?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 3559*, **minor** is defined as:

> an individual who has not attained the age of 17 years

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 3559*
  - Heading: **PART II-CRIMINAL PROCEDURE > CHAPTER 227-SENTENCES > SUBCHAPTER A-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

