### Question
Can you define what sex offender means?


### Answer
**Sex offender** is defined as the following in *18 U.S.C. § 3486*:

> an individual required to register under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (42 U.S.C. 16901 et seq.)

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

