Sec. 1. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter:

(1) “Assessor” means a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 or a psychologist licensed under IC 25-33, if the physician or psychologist is registered with the division to conduct an assessment under this chapter.

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(2) “Council” means a local or regional justice reinvestment advisory council established by IC 33-38-9.5-4.

(3) “Crime of violence” has the meaning set forth in IC 35-50-1-2(a).

(4) “Division” means the division of mental health and addiction.

(5) “Qualified adult” means an adult whom a referral program is designed to assist.

(6) “Referral program” means a program established under section 2 of this chapter designed to provide an adult an opportunity to receive voluntary community treatment addressing mental health, and other services as a condition of pretrial release. The term includes a regional referral program.

As added by P.L.205-2023, SEC.27.