5-9-101. Definitions; construction of provisions.
(a) As used in this act unless the context otherwise requires:
(i) "Felony" means a criminal offense for which the penalty authorized by law includes imprisonment in a state penal institution for more than one (1) year;
(ii) "Misdemeanor" means a criminal offense which is not a felony.
(b) When no special provision is otherwise made by law, the circuit court shall be vested with all inherent powers which are possessed by courts of record in this state.