§ 16-81-403 - Definitions. - Arkansas Statutes

16-81-403. Definitions.

As used in this subchapter the terms:

(1) "Fresh pursuit" shall include fresh pursuit as defined by the common law, and also the pursuit of a person who has committed a felony or who is reasonably suspected of having committed a felony. It shall also include the pursuit of a person suspected of having committed a supposed felony, though no felony has actually been committed, if there is reasonable ground for believing that a felony has been committed. Fresh pursuit as used in this subchapter shall not necessarily imply instant pursuit, but pursuit without unreasonable delay;

(2) "State" shall include the District of Columbia.