### Question
How does the law define person eligible for legal assistance?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 1044c*, **person eligible for legal assistance** is defined as:

> a person who is eligible for legal assistance under section 1044 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1044c*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 53-MISCELLANEOUS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS**

