### Question
How is the "applicant" defined?


### Answer
The term **applicant** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 20302* as follows -

> a child protective service, law enforcement, legal, medical and mental health agency or other agency that responds to child abuse cases

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 20302*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Protection of Children and Other Persons > CHAPTER 203-VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE > SUBCHAPTER I-IMPROVING INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF CHILD ABUSE CASES**

