197.410 Definitions of "sexual offender," "eligible sexual offender," and
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"department."
(1)A person is considered to be a "sexual offender" as used in this chapter when he or
she has been adjudicated guilty of a sex crime, as defined in KRS 17.500, or any
similar offense in another jurisdiction.
(2)A sexual offender becomes an "eligible sexual offender" when the sentencing court
or department officials, or both, determine that the offender:
(a)Has demonstrated evidence of a mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder, but
not active psychosis or an intellectual disability; and
(b)Is likely to benefit from the program.
(3)"Department" is the Department of Corrections.