### Question
How is the "Party State" defined?


### Answer
The term **Party State** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 40312* as follows -

> a State that has ratified the Compact

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 40312*
  - 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**

