tier III sex offender

Defined in 2 places across 2 titles — 1 distinct definitions of the United States Code.

The term “tier III sex offender” means a sex offender whose offense is punishable by imprisonment for more than 1 year and—

(A) is comparable to or more severe than the following offenses, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit such an offense:

(i) aggravated sexual abuse or sexual abuse (as described in sections 2241 and 2242 of title 18); or

(ii) abusive sexual contact (as described in section 2244 of title 18) against a minor who has not attained the age of 13 years;

(B) involves kidnapping of a minor (unless committed by a parent or guardian); or

(C) occurs after the offender becomes a tier II sex offender.

Same definition in 2 sections

2017–present 34 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–present 42 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