### Question
Can you define what eligible offender means?


### Answer
**Eligible offender** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 17532*:

> an individual who—


(A) is 18 years of age or older

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17532*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 153-COMMUNITY SAFETY THROUGH RECIDIVISM PREVENTION > SUBCHAPTER II-ENHANCED DRUG TREATMENT AND MENTORING GRANT PROGRAMS > Part B-Mentoring**

