### Question
How does the law define Council?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 14612*, **Council** is defined as:

> the Compact Council established under Article VI of the Compact

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 14612*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 140-CRIMINAL JUSTICE IDENTIFICATION, INFORMATION, AND COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER II-EXCHANGE OF CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS FOR NONCRIMINAL JUSTICE PURPOSES**

