### Question
What is the definition of discretionary?


### Answer
The definition of **discretionary** is as follows in *34 U.S.C. § 10403*:

> that a system of graduated sanctions is not required to be imposed by each and every juvenile court in a State or unit of local government

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 10403*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 101-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XVII-JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANTS**

