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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
As used in KRS 17.550 to 17.991, the following definitions shall apply:
(1) “The board” means the Sex Offender Risk Assessment Advisory Board created under KRS 17.554;
(2) “Sex offender” means a person who has been convicted of a sex crime as defined in KRS 17.500;
(3) “Approved provider” means a mental health professional licensed or certified in Kentucky whose scope of practice includes providing mental health treatment services and who is approved by the Sex Offender Risk Assessment Advisory Board, under administrative regulations promulgated by the board, to provide comprehensive sex offender presentence evaluations or treatment to adults and youthful offenders, as defined in KRS 600.020; and
(4) “Victim” means victim as defined by KRS 421.500.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title III. Executive Branch § 17.550.Definitions for KRS 17.550 to 17.991 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-iii-executive-branch/ky-rev-st-sect-17-550/
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