### Question
Can you define what nonviolent offense means?


### Answer
**Nonviolent offense** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 3797s*:

> given that term in section 3797aa(a) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3797s*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XV&ndash;B-GRANTS FOR FAMILY-BASED SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT**

