### Question
What is the definition of status offender?


### Answer
The definition of **status offender** is as follows in *34 U.S.C. § 11103*:

> a juvenile who is charged with or who has committed an offense that would not be criminal if committed by an adult

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 11103*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 111-JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERALLY**

