RSA 21-V:1 Definitions.

In this chapter, and unless the specific context indicates otherwise:
I. "Agency" means any department, institution, bureau, or office of the state, as well as other public and private children and youth service organizations providing services under contract or agreement with an executive agency; provided that "agency" shall not include the judicial council or any entity for which the council provides services.
II. "Child advocate" means the administrative head of the office of the child advocate.
III. "Critical incident" means:
(a) A fatality of a child, including, but not limited to, circumstances of accident, child abuse, child neglect, homicide or other violence, natural cause, overdose, suicide, or terminal illness.
(b) A near fatality or serious