42-1-1. Definitions.

Except as specifically provided otherwise, as used in this title, the term: (1) “Board” means the Board of Corrections. (2) “Case plan” means an individualized accountability and behavior change strategy for a probationer, as applicable. (3) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of corrections. (4) “Criminal risk factors” means characteristics and behaviors that affect a person’s risk for committing future crimes and include, but are not limited to, antisocial behavior, antisocial personality, criminal thinking, criminal associates, having a dysfunctional family, having low levels of employment or education, poor use of leisure and recreation time, and substance abuse. (5) “Department” means the Department of Corrections. (6) “Graduated sanctions” means: (A) Verbal and written warnings; (B) Increased restrictions and reporting requirements; (C) Community service or work crews; (D) Referral to substance abuse or mental health treatment or counseling programs in the community; (E) Increased substance abuse screening and monitoring; (F) Electronic monitoring, as such term is defined in Code Section 42-3-111; and (G) An intensive supervision program. (7) “Risk and needs assessment” means an actuarial tool, approved by the board and validated on a targeted population, scientifically proven to determine a person’s risk to recidivate and to identify criminal risk factors that, when properly addressed, can reduce that person’s likelihood of committing future criminal behavior.