### Question
How does the law define dangerous sexual offense?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 12113*, **dangerous sexual offense** is defined as:

> any offense under State law for conduct that would constitute an offense under chapter 109A of title 18 had the conduct occurred in the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States or in a Federal prison

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 12113*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 121-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-PRISONS > Part A-Violent Offender Incarceration and Truth-in-Sentencing Incentive Grants**

