### Question
How does WITNESSES AND EVIDENCE define adult attendant?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 3509*, **adult attendant** is defined as:

> an adult described in subsection (i) who accompanies a child throughout the judicial process for the purpose of providing emotional support

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 3509*
  - Heading: **PART II-CRIMINAL PROCEDURE > CHAPTER 223-WITNESSES AND EVIDENCE**

