5 C.F.R. § 1653.21
Definitions.
Cite as 5 C.F.R. § 1653.21 (2026)
(a) Definitions generally applicable to the Thrift Savings Plan are set forth at 5 CFR 1690.1.
(b) As used in this subpart:
Child
means an individual less than 18 years of age.
Judgment against a participant for physically, sexually, or emotionally abusing a child
means any legal claim perfected through a final enforceable judgment which is based in whole or in part upon the physical, sexual, or emotional abuse of a child, whether or not that abuse is accompanied by other actionable wrongdoing, such as sexual exploitation or gross negligence.
- Cross-references to the CFR
- 5:1690.1.