### Question
How does Criminal Records and Information define criminal history record repository?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 40316*, **criminal history record repository** is defined as:

> the State agency designated by the Governor or other appropriate executive official or the legislature of a State to perform centralized recordkeeping functions for criminal history records and services in the State

#### 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**

