Section 441.415 - Definitions for KRS 441.420 to 441.450As used in KRS 441.420 to 441.450:
(1)(a) "Local correctional facility" means a jail as defined in KRS 441.005, and any other facility by whatever name known that is operated by a unit of local government, combination of units of local governments, or regional jail authority for the involuntary confinement of persons arrested for or charged with the commission of a crime and of persons convicted of a crime.(b) The definition in paragraph (a) of this subsection shall not include a hospital licensed pursuant to KRS Chapter 216B unless the hospital is operated solely for the purpose of incarcerating persons specified in paragraph (a) of this subsection; and(2) "Construction authority" means the Local Correctional Facilities Construction Authority established under KRS 441.615.Effective:6/8/2011
Created 2011, Ky. Acts ch. 2, sec. 77, effective6/8/2011.