### Question
How does the law define Federal offense involving the sexual exploitation or abuse of children?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 3486*, **Federal offense involving the sexual exploitation or abuse of children** is defined as:

> an offense under section 1201, 2241(c), 2242, 2243, 2251, 2251A, 2252, 2252A, 2260, 2421, 2422, or 2423, in which the victim is an individual who has not attained the age of 18 years

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 3486*
  - Heading: **PART II-CRIMINAL PROCEDURE > CHAPTER 223-WITNESSES AND EVIDENCE**

