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197.410 Definitions of "sexual offender," "eligible sexual offender," and "department."

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197.410 Definitions of &quot;sexual offender,&quot; &quot;eligible sexual offender,&quot; and &quot;department.&quot; (1) A person is considered to be a &quot;sexual offender&quot; 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 <br>similar offense in another jurisdiction. (2) A sexual offender becomes an &quot;eligible sexual offender&quot; when the sentencing court or department officials, or both, determine that the offender: <br>(a) Has demonstrated evidence of a mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder, but not active psychosis or mental retardation; and (b) Is likely to benefit from the program. (3) &quot;Department&quot; is the Department of Corrections. Effective: April 11, 2000 <br>History: Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 401, sec. 31, effective April 11, 2000. -- Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 606, sec. 186, effective July 15, 1998. -- Amended 1992 <br>Ky. Acts ch. 211, sec. 64, effective July 14, 1992. -- Amended 1990 Ky. Acts <br>ch. 497, sec. 18, effective July 13, 1990. -- Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 478, sec. 2, <br>effective July 15, 1986.