United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
Title 42. THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE |
Chapter 46. JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT |
SubChapter XII–B. GRANTS FOR CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISING OF TESTIMONY OF CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF ABUSE |
§ 3796aa–8. Definitions
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For purposes of this subchapter— (1) the term “child” means an individual under the age of 18 years; and (2) the term “abuse” means physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, or negligent treatment of a child.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 1409, as added Pub. L. 101–647, title II, § 241(a)(2), Nov. 29, 1990 , 104 Stat. 4813.)