### Question
How is the term criminal offense defined?


### Answer
The term **criminal offense** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 16911* as the following:

> a State, local, tribal, foreign, or military offense (to the extent specified by the Secretary of Defense under section 115(a)(8)(C)(i) of Public Law 105–119 (10 U.S.C. 951 note)) or other criminal offense

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16911*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 151-CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFETY > SUBCHAPTER I-SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND NOTIFICATION > Part A-Sex Offender Registration and Notification**

