### Question
Can you define what child means?


### Answer
**Child** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 5792*:

> an individual who is 17 years of age or younger

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5792*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 72-JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION > SUBCHAPTER VI-PUBLIC OUTREACH > Part B-Missing Children Procedures in Public Buildings**

