### Question
How does the law define missing child?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 11292*, **missing child** is defined as:

> any individual less than 18 years of age whose whereabouts are unknown to such individual's parent

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 11292*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 111-JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION > SUBCHAPTER IV-MISSING CHILDREN**

