### Question
How does EXCHANGE OF CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS FOR NONCRIMINAL JUSTICE PURPOSES define criterion offense?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 40316*, **criterion offense** is defined as:

> any felony or misdemeanor offense not included on the list of nonserious offenses published periodically by the FBI

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 40316*
  - Heading: **Subtitle IV-Criminal Records and Information > CHAPTER 403-CRIMINAL JUSTICE IDENTIFICATION, INFORMATION, AND COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER II-EXCHANGE OF CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS FOR NONCRIMINAL JUSTICE PURPOSES**

