### Question
How does CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFETY define criminal offense?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 20911*, **criminal offense** is defined as:

> 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:
  - *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**

