### Question
How is the "Nonparty State" defined?


### Answer
The term **Nonparty State** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 14616* as follows -

> a State that has not ratified this Compact

#### 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**

