### Question
How does the law define responsible official?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 20141*, **responsible official** is defined as:

> a person designated pursuant to subsection (a) to perform the functions of a responsible official under that section

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 20141*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Protection of Children and Other Persons > CHAPTER 201-VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER III-ADDITIONAL VICTIM COMPENSATION AND SERVICES**

