46-23-1001. Definitions. As used in this part, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply:
(1) "Board" means the board of pardons and parole provided for in 2-15-2302.
(2) "Department" means the department of corrections provided for in 2-15-2301.
(3) "Parole" means the release to the community of a prisoner by the decision of the board prior to the expiration of the prisoner's term, subject to conditions imposed by the board and subject to supervision of the department.
(4) "Probation" means the release by the court without imprisonment, except as otherwise provided by law, of a defendant found guilty of a crime upon verdict or plea, subject to conditions imposed by the court and subject to the supervision of the department upon direction of the court.