### Question
What does unit of local government mean?


### Answer
**Unit of local government** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 3755*:

> a district attorney or a parish sheriff

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3755*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER V-BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAMS > Part A-Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program**

