### Question
How is the term child defined?


### Answer
The term **child** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 40104* as the following:

> a person who is a child for purposes of the criminal child abuse law of a State

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 40104*
  - Heading: **Subtitle IV-Criminal Records and Information > CHAPTER 401-CHILD ABUSE CRIME INFORMATION AND BACKGROUND CHECKS**

