### Question
How is the term local entity defined?


### Answer
The term **local entity** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 10367* as the following:

> a child support enforcement agency, law enforcement agency, prosecuting attorney, or unit of local government

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 10367*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 101-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XV-CRIMINAL CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT**

