### Question
Can you define what jurisdiction means?


### Answer
**Jurisdiction** is defined as the following in *34 U.S.C. § 20911*:

> any of the following:


(A) A State

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 20911*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Protection of Children and Other Persons > CHAPTER 209-CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFETY > SUBCHAPTER I-SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND NOTIFICATION > Part A-Sex Offender Registration and Notification**

