O.C.G.A. § 42-1-1: Definitions.

Except as specifically provided otherwise, as used in this title, the term:

(1) “Board” means the Board of Corrections.

(2) “Case plan” means an individualized accountability and behavior change strategy for a probationer, as applicable.

(3) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of corrections.

(4) “Criminal risk factors” means characteristics and behaviors that affect a person’s risk for committing future crimes and include, but are not limited to, antisocial behavior, antisocial personality, criminal thinking, criminal associates, having a dysfunctional family, having low levels of employment or education, poor use of leisure and recreation time, and substance abuse.

(5) “Department” means the Department of Corrections.

(6) “Graduated sanctions” means:

(A) Verbal and written warnings;

(B) Increased restrictions and reporting requirements;

(C) Community service or work crews;

(D) Referral to substance abuse or mental health treatment or counseling programs in the community;

(E) Increased substance abuse screening and monitoring;

(F) Electronic monitoring, as such term is defined in Code Section 42-3-111; and

(G) An intensive supervision program.

(7) “Risk and needs assessment” means an actuarial tool, approved by the board and validated on a targeted population, scientifically proven to determine a person’s risk to recidivate and to identify criminal risk factors that, when properly addressed, can reduce that person’s likelihood of committing future criminal behavior.