### Question
How is the term dangerous sexual offense defined?


### Answer
The term **dangerous sexual offense** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 13713* as the following:

> any offense under State law for conduct that would constitute an offense under chapter 109A of title 18 had the conduct occurred in the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States or in a Federal prison

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 13713*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 136-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-PRISONS > Part A-Violent Offender Incarceration and Truth-in-Sentencing Incentive Grants**

