### Question
How does CLAIMS define custodian?


### Answer
Under *31 U.S.C. § 3733*, **custodian** is defined as:

> the custodian, or any deputy custodian, designated by the Attorney General under subsection (i)(1)

#### Citation:
  - *31 U.S.C. § 3733*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT > CHAPTER 37-CLAIMS > SUBCHAPTER III-CLAIMS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT**

