### Question
What is the definition of criminal offender?


### Answer
The definition of **criminal offender** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 2471*:

> any individual who is charged with or convicted of any criminal offense, including a youth offender or a juvenile offender

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 2471*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 44-VOCATIONAL EDUCATION > SUBCHAPTER V-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part C-Definitions**

