Section 5001 - Definitions

61 PA Cons Stat § 5001 (2019) (N/A)
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The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Board." The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole.

"Chairman." The chairman of the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole.

"Community corrections center." A residential program that is supervised and operated by the department in accordance with this chapter.

"Community corrections facility." A residential facility operated by a private contractor that:

(1) houses offenders pursuant to a contract with the department; and

(2) is operated in accordance with this chapter.