### Question
Can you define what young offender means?


### Answer
**Young offender** is defined as the following in *34 U.S.C. § 10251*:

> a non-violent first-time offender or a non-violent offender with a minor criminal record who is 22 years of age or younger (including juveniles)

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 10251*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 101-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER VIII-DEFINITIONS**

