### Question
How is the "sex offender registry" defined?


### Answer
The term **sex offender registry** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 20911* as follows -

> a registry of sex offenders, and a notification program, maintained by a jurisdiction

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 20911*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Protection of Children and Other Persons > CHAPTER 209-CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFETY > SUBCHAPTER I-SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND NOTIFICATION > Part A-Sex Offender Registration and Notification**

