### Question
How is the "sexual assault" defined?


### Answer
The term **sexual assault** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 12291* as follows -

> any nonconsensual sexual act proscribed by Federal, tribal, or State law, including when the victim lacks capacity to consent

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 12291*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 121-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN**

