### Question
How does DRUG COURTS define violent offender?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 10613*, **violent offender** is defined as:

> a juvenile who has been convicted of, or adjudicated delinquent for, a felony-level offense that—


(1) has as an element, the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another, or the possession or use of a firearm

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 10613*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 101-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XXX-DRUG COURTS**

