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


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 40316* as follows -

> any State, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

#### 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**

