17E-2-101. Definitions.
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Effective 7/1/2026
17E-2-101. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1)"Criminal justice agency" means an agency or institution directly involved in the apprehension, prosecution, or incarceration of a person involved in criminal activity.
(2)"Criminal justice coordinating council" or "council" means a council created by a county or counties in accordance with Section 17E-2-201 .
(3)"Criminal justice system" means the continuum of criminal justice agencies and post-incarceration services that an individual may encounter as a result of the individual's criminal activity.
(4)"Department" means the Department of Criminal Justice created in Section 75E-2-102 .
(a)"Post-incarceration services" means services that may assist an individual who is leaving incarceration to reintegrate into the community.
(b)"Post-incarceration services" includes:
(i)educational services;
(ii)housing services;
(iii)health care services;
(iv)workforce services; and
(v)human services programs.
Amended by Chapter 291 , 2026 General Session