### Question
What is the definition of juvenile?


### Answer
The definition of **juvenile** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 3796ee*:

> an individual who is 17 years of age or younger

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3796ee*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XII&ndash;F-JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANTS**

