### Question
How is the term sex offender defined?


### Answer
The term **sex offender** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 16911* as the following:

> an individual who was convicted of a sex offense

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16911*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 151-CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFETY > SUBCHAPTER I-SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND NOTIFICATION > Part A-Sex Offender Registration and Notification**

