### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *28 U.S.C. § 1738B*, **State** is defined as:

> a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the territories and possessions of the United States, and Indian country (as defined in section 1151 of title 18)

#### Citation:
  - *28 U.S.C. § 1738B*
  - Heading: **PART V-PROCEDURE > CHAPTER 115-EVIDENCE; DOCUMENTARY**

