### Question
What is the definition of respondent?


### Answer
The definition of **respondent** is as follows in *8 CFR § 1.1*:

> a person named in a Notice to Appear issued in accordance with section 239(a) of the Act, or in an Order to Show Cause issued in accordance with § 242.1 of this chapter as it existed prior to April 1, 1997.

#### Citation:
  - *8 CFR § 1.1*
  - Heading: **PART 1—DEFINITIONS > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL PROVISIONS > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL PROVISIONS**

