§353H-2  Definitions.  When used in this chapter:

     "Community-based long-term support programs" include programs administered and operated by community agencies, faith-based organizations, and other entities offering support to offenders for at least one year.

     "Community-based programs" are programs that are administered and operated outside of a correctional facility.

     "Department" [Definition effective until December 31, 2023.  For definition effective January 1, 2024, see below.] means the department of public safety.

     "Department" [Definition effective January 1, 2024.  For definition effective until December 31, 2023, see above.] means the department of corrections and rehabilitation.

     "Institution-based programs" are services offered within a correctional facility.

     "Reentry programs" include programs that are located within a correctional facility.

     "Reintegration programs" include programs that are located within a correctional facility.

     "Transition programs" include programs that are located within a correctional facility. [L Sp 2007, c 8, pt of §2; am L 2022, c 278, §29]