### Question
How does CRIMES define governmental entity?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 2711*, **governmental entity** is defined as:

> a department or agency of the United States or any State or political subdivision thereof

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 2711*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 121-STORED WIRE AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS AND TRANSACTIONAL RECORDS ACCESS**

