KRS 441.415: Definitions for KRS 441.420 to 441.450.

As used in KRS 441.420 to 441.450:

(1) (a) "Local correctional facility" means a jail as defined in KRS 441.005, and any

other facility by whatever name known that is operated by a unit of local

government, combination of units of local governments, or regional jail

authority for the involu ntary confinement of persons arrested for or charged

with the commission of a crime and of persons convicted of a crime.

(b) The definition in paragraph (a) of this subsection shall not include a hospital

licensed pursuant to KRS Chapter 216B unless the ho spital is operated solely

for the purpose of incarcerating persons specified in paragraph (a) of this

subsection; and

(2) "Construction authority" means the Local Correctional Facilities Construction

Authority established under KRS 441.615.