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US CodeTitle 34Chapter 209§ 20961

§ 20961

Access to national crime information databases

34 U.S.C. § 20961.
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Subchapter: SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND NOTIFICATION
((a)) ** In general** Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Attorney General shall ensure access to the national crime information databases (as defined in ) by— ((1)) the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, to be used only within the scope of the Center’s duties and responsibilities under Federal law to assist or support law enforcement agencies in administration of criminal justice functions; and ((2)) governmental social service agencies with child protection responsibilities, to be used by such agencies only in investigating or responding to reports of child abuse, neglect, or exploitation. ((b)) ** Conditions of access** The access provided under this section, and associated rules of dissemination, shall be— ((1)) defined by the Attorney General; and ((2)) limited to personnel of the Center or such agencies that have met all requirements set by the Attorney General, including training, certification, and background screening.

Release: pl-119-59 (2025-12-18)

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