As used in KRS 441.420 to 441.450: (1) (a) "Local correctional facility" means a jail as defined in KRS 441.005, and any other facility by whatever name known that is operated by a unit of local government, combination of units of local governments, or regional jail authority for the involu ntary confinement of persons arrested for or charged with the commission of a crime and of persons convicted of a crime. (b) The definition in paragraph (a) of this subsection shall not include a hospital licensed pursuant to KRS Chapter 216B unless the ho spital is operated solely for the purpose of incarcerating persons specified in paragraph (a) of this subsection; and (2) "Construction authority" means the Local Correctional Facilities Construction Authority established under KRS 441.615.
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