### Question
What is the definition of juvenile?


### Answer
The definition of **juvenile** is as follows in *34 U.S.C. § 20143*:

> an individual who is age 17 or younger

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 20143*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Protection of Children and Other Persons > CHAPTER 201-VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER III-ADDITIONAL VICTIM COMPENSATION AND SERVICES**

