### Question
How does the law define sexual assault with an object?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 30309*, **sexual assault with an object** is defined as:

> the use of any hand, finger, object, or other instrument to penetrate, however slightly, the genital or anal opening of the body of another person

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 30309*
  - Heading: **Subtitle III-Prevention of Particular Crimes > CHAPTER 303-PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION**

