KRS 439.335: Scientific means of personality analysis to be used to establish level,

intensity, terms, and conditions of supervision.

(1) In considering the granting of parole and the terms of parole, the parole board shall

use the results from an inmate's valid ated risk and needs assessment and any other

scientific means for personality analysis that may hereafter be developed.

(2) The department shall use the results from an inmate's validated risk and needs

assessment and any other scientific means for persona lity analysis that may

hereafter be developed to define the level or intensity of supervision for parole, and

to establish any terms or conditions of supervision imposed by the department in

accordance with the administrative regulations adopted by the dep artment pursuant

to KRS 439.470 or as otherwise authorized by law. The terms and intensity of

supervision shall be based on an individual's level of risk to public safety, criminal

risk factors, and the need for treatment and other interventions.