As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) 'Council' means the private probation services council;(2) 'Governing authority' means the elected body of any county, municipality or metropolitan government with statutory power to enter into written contracts with corporations, enterprises or entities to provide public services; and(3) 'Private entity' means a privately owned and operated corporation, enterprise or entity that contracts to provide general probation supervision, counseling or collection services for persons convicted of a misdemeanor and placed on probation.Acts 1998, ch. 1067, § 4.
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