### Question
How does the law define convicted" has the meaning given the term in section 111 of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (42 U.S.C. 16911).[1](#21502_1_target)


#### (3) Covered sex offender


Except as otherwise provided, the term "covered sex offender?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 21502*, **convicted" has the meaning given the term in section 111 of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (42 U.S.C. 16911).[1](#21502_1_target)


#### (3) Covered sex offender


Except as otherwise provided, the term "covered sex offender** is defined as:

> an individual who is a sex offender by reason of having been convicted of a sex offense against a minor

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 21502*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Protection of Children and Other Persons > CHAPTER 215-ADVANCED NOTIFICATION OF TRAVELING SEX OFFENDERS**

