### Question
How is the term unit of local government defined?


### Answer
The term **unit of local government** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 10156* as the following:

> a district attorney or a parish sheriff

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 10156*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 101-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER V-BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAMS > Part A-Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program**

