### Question
How is the "custodian" defined?


### Answer
The term **custodian** is defined in *31 U.S.C. § 3733* as follows -

> 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**

