### Question
How is the "young offender" defined?


### Answer
The term **young offender** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3791* as follows -

> a non-violent first-time offender or a non-violent offender with a minor criminal record who is 22 years of age or younger (including juveniles)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3791*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 45-FAIR HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER IX-DEFINITIONS**

