### Question
What is the definition of nonviolent offense?


### Answer
The definition of **nonviolent offense** is as follows in *34 U.S.C. § 10651*:

> an offense that does not have as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another or is not a felony that by its nature involves a substantial risk that physical force against the person or property of another may be used in the course of committing the offense

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 10651*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 101-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XXXIII-ADULT AND JUVENILE COLLABORATION PROGRAM GRANTS**

