### Question
How does the law define fugitive felon?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 5313B*, **fugitive felon** is defined as:

> a person who is a fugitive by reason of—


(A) fleeing to avoid prosecution, or custody or confinement after conviction, for an offense, or an attempt to commit an offense, which is a felony under the laws of the place from which the person flees

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 5313B*
  - Heading: **PART IV-GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 53-SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO BENEFITS**

