### Question
What is the definition of State?


### Answer
The definition of **State** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 13701*:

> a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 13701*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 136-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-PRISONS > Part A-Violent Offender Incarceration and Truth-in-Sentencing Incentive Grants**

