13-3841. Definitions
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.