### Question
What is the definition of private person?


### Answer
The definition of **private person** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 662*:

> a person who does not have sovereign or other special immunity or privilege which causes such person not to be subject to legal process

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 662*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER IV-GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES > Part D-Child Support and Establishment of Paternity**

