For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

1. (a) “Agency” means the private agency selected by the department to operate this program.
2. (b) “Construction” means the purchase, new construction, reconstruction, remodeling, renovation, or replacement of facilities, or a combination thereof.
3. (c) “County” means each individual county as represented by the county board of supervisors.
4. (d) “Court” means the superior court sentencing the offender to the custody of the department.
5. (e) “Department” means the Department of Corrections.
6. (f) “Facility” means the nonsecure physical buildings, rooms, areas, and equipment.
7. (g) “Program” means an intensive substance abusing pregnant and parenting women’s alternative sentencing program.