### Question
How is the "juvenile" defined?


### Answer
The term **juvenile** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3743* as follows -

> an individual who is age 17 or younger

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3743*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER IV-ESTABLISHMENT OF BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE**

