### Question
How does CRIMINAL JUSTICE IDENTIFICATION, INFORMATION, AND COMMUNICATION define direct access?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 14616*, **direct access** is defined as:

> access to the National Identification Index by computer terminal or other automated means not requiring the assistance of or intervention by any other party or agency

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 14616*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 140-CRIMINAL JUSTICE IDENTIFICATION, INFORMATION, AND COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER II-EXCHANGE OF CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS FOR NONCRIMINAL JUSTICE PURPOSES**

