### Question
Can you define what State means?


### Answer
**State** is defined as the following in *34 U.S.C. § 40312*:

> any State, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

#### 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**

