Oregon Statutes 133.743 – Definitions for ORS 133.743 to 133.857; appointment of legal counsel to assist Governor
(1) Where appearing in ORS § 133.743 to 133.857, the term ‘Governor’ includes any person performing the extradition functions of Governor by authority of an appointment under subsection (2) of this section. The term ‘executive authority’ includes the Governor and any person performing the functions of Governor in a state other than this state, and the term ‘state,’ referring to a state other than this state, includes any other state or territory, organized or unorganized, of the United States of America.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 133.743
- Any other state: includes any state and the District of Columbia. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- Extradition: The formal process of delivering an accused or convicted person from authorities in one state to authorities in another state.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- United States: includes territories, outlying possessions and the District of Columbia. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(2) The Governor may appoint a member of the legal staff of the Governor to act in behalf of the Governor under ORS § 133.743 to 133.857 in performing the extradition functions of the Governor. The appointment shall be in writing and be filed with the Secretary of State. [Formerly 147.010; 1983 c.82 § 1]