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2016 Colorado Revised Statutes
Title 17 - Corrections
Diagnostic Programs
Article 40 - Colorado Diagnostic Program
§ 17-40-101. Definitions

Universal Citation:
CO Rev Stat § 17-40-101 (2016)
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As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Correctional institution" means the correctional facilities at Canon City, the correctional facilities at Buena Vista, or any other institution established for the rehabilitation of male or female offenders.

(1.5) "Diagnostic center" means the diagnostic center located within the city and county of Denver.

(2) "Diagnostic services" means diagnostic examination and evaluation programs, including medical and dental evaluations, psychological testing, and academic and vocational assessment. "Diagnostic services" also includes identification of special needs, such as protective custody, services for persons who have mental illness or developmental disabilities, and special arrangements for those deemed potentially disruptive to institutional safety and operation.

(3) (Deleted by amendment, L. 94, p. 605, § 12, effective July 1, 1994.)

(4) "Superintendent" means the administrative head of the diagnostic center.

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