§5001. Definitions.  


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  • The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

    "Board." The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole.

    "Chairman." The chairman of the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole.

    "Community corrections center." A residential program that is supervised and operated by the department in accordance with this chapter.

    "Community corrections facility." A residential facility operated by a private contractor that:

    (1) houses offenders pursuant to a contract with the department; and

    (2) is operated in accordance with this chapter.