### Question
How does WITNESSES AND EVIDENCE define sex offender?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 3486*, **sex offender** is defined as:

> an individual required to register under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (42 U.S.C. 16901 et seq.).[2](#3486_2_target)


  

(2) A subpoena under this subsection shall describe the objects required to be produced and prescribe a return date within a reasonable period of time within which the objects can be assembled and made available

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 3486*
  - Heading: **PART II-CRIMINAL PROCEDURE > CHAPTER 223-WITNESSES AND EVIDENCE**

