13-3841. Definitions

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A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Charged with crime", "criminal charge" or "criminal offense" includes any of the following:

(a)A felony or misdemeanor offense.

(b)Escape from confinement or the custody of any of the following:

(i)A law enforcement officer.

(ii)A custodial official.

(iii)A custodial agency.

(iv)A custodial institution.

(c)Being accused on a warrant of violating the terms of federal or state supervision.

(d)Being accused of violating bail or conditions of release.

(e)The conviction of a crime.

(f)Having an unserved remaining criminal sentence.

(g)Being subject to the death penalty on criminal conviction.

2. "Governor" includes any person performing the functions of governor by authority of the law of this state.

3. "Executive authority" includes the governor, and any person performing the functions of governor in a state other than this state.

4. "State," when referring to a state other than this state, means any other state or territory, organized or unorganized, of the United States.