### Question
How does JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT define qualified veteran?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 10651*, **qualified veteran** is defined as:

> a preliminarily qualified offender who—


(i) served on active duty in any branch of the Armed Forces, including the National Guard or Reserves

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 10651*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 101-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XXXIII-ADULT AND JUVENILE COLLABORATION PROGRAM GRANTS**

