### Question
How does Criminal Records and Information define State?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 41102*, **State** is defined as:

> a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territory or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 41102*
  - Heading: **Subtitle IV-Criminal Records and Information > CHAPTER 411-ACCESS TO CRIMINAL HISTORY AND IDENTIFICATION RECORDS**

