§21502 Definitions

Summary

Defines key words used in the chapter. Center — the Angel Watch Center created under section 21503(a). Convicted — has the meaning given in section 111 of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (42 U.S.C. 16911). Covered sex offender — a person who is a sex offender because they were convicted of a sex offense against a minor, unless another rule applies. Destination country — a destination or transit country. INTERPOL — the International Criminal Police Organization. Jurisdiction — a State; the District of Columbia; Puerto Rico; Guam; American Samoa; the Northern Mariana Islands; the U.S. Virgin Islands; and, as allowed under section 127 of the Adam Walsh Act (42 U.S.C. 16927), a Federally recognized Indian tribe. Minor — someone under 18 years old. National Sex Offender Registry — the registry set up by section 119 of the Adam Walsh Act (42 U.S.C. 16919). Sex offender under SORNA — the meaning given in section 111 of the Adam Walsh Act (42 U.S.C. 16911). Sex offense against a minor — a "specified offense against a minor" as defined in section 111 (42 U.S.C. 16911), including certain crimes listed in section 111(5)(A) when they qualify, plus attempts and conspiracies; the limits in section 111(5)(B) and (C) apply the same way.