### Question
How does the law define protection and advocacy system?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1320b*, **protection and advocacy system** is defined as:

> a protection and advocacy system established pursuant to part C of title I of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (42 U.S.C. 6041 et seq.)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1320b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XI-GENERAL PROVISIONS, PEER REVIEW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION > Part A-General Provisions**

