### Question
How is the "noncriminal justice purposes" defined?


### Answer
The term **noncriminal justice purposes** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 40316* as follows -

> uses of criminal history records for purposes authorized by Federal or State law other than purposes relating to criminal justice activities, including employment suitability, licensing determinations, immigration and naturalization matters, and national security clearances

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 40316*
  - Heading: **Subtitle IV-Criminal Records and Information > CHAPTER 403-CRIMINAL JUSTICE IDENTIFICATION, INFORMATION, AND COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER II-EXCHANGE OF CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS FOR NONCRIMINAL JUSTICE PURPOSES**

