217.650. Definitions. - Missouri Statutes

Definitions.

217.650. As used in sections 217.650 to 217.810, unless thecontext clearly indicates otherwise, the following terms mean:

(1) "Board", the state board of probation and parole;

(2) "Chairman", chairman of the board of probation andparole;

(3) "Diversionary program", a* program designed to utilizealternatives to incarceration undertaken under the supervision ofthe board after commitment of an offense and prior toarraignment;

(4) "Parole", the release of an offender to the community bythe court or the state board of probation and parole prior to theexpiration of his term, subject to conditions imposed by thecourt or the board and to its supervision;

(5) "Prerelease program", a* program relating to anoffender's preparation for, or orientation to, supervision by theboard immediately prior to or immediately after assignment of theoffender to the board for supervision;

(6) "Pretrial program", a* program relating to theinvestigation or supervision of persons referred or assigned tothe board prior to their conviction;

(7) "Probation", a procedure under which a defendant foundguilty of a crime upon verdict or plea is released by the courtwithout imprisonment, subject to conditions imposed by the courtand subject to the supervision of the board;

(8) "Recognizance program", a* program relating to therelease of an individual from detention who is under arrest foran offense for which he may be released as provided in section544.455, RSMo.

(L. 1982 H.B. 1196 § 115, A.L. 1989 H.B. 408)

*Word "a" does not appear in original rolls.