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sex offense

Defined in 3 places across 2 titles of the United States Code.

Except as limited by subparagraph (B) or (C), the term “sex offense” means—

(i) a criminal offense that has an element involving a sexual act or sexual contact with another;

(ii) a criminal offense that is a specified offense against a minor;

(iii) a Federal offense (including an offense prosecuted under section 1152 or 1153 of title 18) under section 1591, or chapter 109A, 110 (other than section 2257, 2257A, or 2258), or 117, of title 18;

(iv) a military offense specified by the Secretary of Defense under section 115(a)(8)(C)(i) of Public Law 105–119 (10 U.S.C. 951 note); or

(v) an attempt or conspiracy to commit an offense described in clauses (i) through (iv).

Same definition in 2 sections

  • 2017–present34 U.S.C. § 20911Crime Control and Law Enforcement · Relevant definitions, including Amie Zyla expansion of sex offender definition and expanded inclusion of child predators · in this subchapter
  • 2006–present42 U.S.C. § 16911The Public Health and Welfare · Relevant definitions, including Amie Zyla expansion of sex offender definition and expanded inclusion of child predators · in this subchapter

For purposes of subsection (a) of this section, the term “sex offense” includes statutory and attempted rape and any other criminal sexual assault (whether homosexual or heterosexual) which involves force or the threat of force.

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For purposes of subsection (a), the term “sex offense” includes statutory and attempted rape and any other criminal sexual assault (whether homosexual or heterosexual) which involves force or the threat of force.

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