2019 US Code
Title 34 - Crime Control and Law Enforcement
Subtitle IV - Criminal Records and Information
Chapter 409 - National Instant Criminal Background Check System
Sec. 40903 - Definitions

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Citation 34 U.S.C. § 40903 (2019)
Section Name §40903. Definitions
Section Text

As used in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

(1) Court order

The term "court order" includes a court order (as described in section 922(g)(8) of title 18).

(2) Mental health terms

The terms "adjudicated as a mental defective" and "committed to a mental institution" have the same meanings as in section 922(g)(4) of title 18.

(3) Misdemeanor crime of domestic violence

The term "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" has the meaning given the term in section 921(a)(33) of title 18.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 110–180, §3, Jan. 8, 2008, 121 Stat. 2560.)

Editorial Notes CODIFICATION

Section was formerly classified in a note under section 922 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 1, Title 34 - CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 34 - CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Subtitle IV - Criminal Records and Information
CHAPTER 409 - NATIONAL INSTANT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM
Sec. 40903 - Definitions
Contains section 40903
Date 2019
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 24, 2020
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 121 Stat. 2560
Public Law References Public Law 110-180
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