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


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *28 U.S.C. § 540B* as follows -

> a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *28 U.S.C. § 540B*
  - Heading: **PART II-DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE > CHAPTER 33-FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION**

