17-40-101. Definitions.
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As used in this article 40, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)"Brain injury" has the same meaning as set forth in section 26-1-301 (1.5).
(1.3) "Correctional institution" means the correctional facilities at Cañon City, the correctional facilities at Buena Vista, or any other institution established for the rehabilitation of male or female offenders.
(1.5) "Diagnostic center" means the diagnostic center located within the city and county of Denver.
(2)"Diagnostic services" means diagnostic examination and evaluation programs, including medical and dental evaluations, psychological testing, and academic and vocational assessment. "Diagnostic services" also includes identification of special needs, such as protective custody, services for persons who have behavioral or mental health disorders or intellectual and developmental disabilities, and special arrangements for those deemed potentially disruptive to institutional safety and operation.
(3)(Deleted by amendment, L. 94, p. 605, § 12, effective July 1, 1994.)
(3.5) "Program" means the Colorado diagnostic program established pursuant to section 17-40-102.
(4)"Superintendent" means the administrative head of the diagnostic center.