District of Columbia Statutes
§ 23-903 — “Fresh pursuit” defined.
For purposes of this chapter, the term “fresh pursuit” shall include fresh pursuit as defined by the common law, also the pursuit of a person who has committed a felony or one who the pursuing officer has reasonable grounds to believe has committed a felony. It shall also include the pursuit of a person who the pursuing officer has reasonable grounds to believe has committed a felony, although no felony has actually been committed, if there is reasonable ground for believing that a felony has been committed. Such term shall not necessarily imply an instant pursuit, but pursuit without unreasonable delay.
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Legislative History
July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 634, Pub. L. 91-358, title II, § 210(a); Apr. 30, 1988, D.C. Law 7-104, § 7(f), 35 DCR 147
Nearby Sections
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§ 23-101
Conduct of prosecutions.§ 23-103
Statements prior to sentence.§ 23-103a
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Challenges to jurors.§ 23-106
Witnesses for defense; fees.§ 23-108
Depositions.§ 23-1101
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