New Jersey § 2A:155-2 Definitions

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§ 2A:155-2 — Definitions

New Jersey § 2A:155-2

Title 2AADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE

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N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:155-2 (2026).

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As used in this chapter: "State" shall include the District of Columbia. "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 herein shall not necessarily imply instant pursuit, but pursuit without unreasonable delay. "Felony" shall include high misdemeanor. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.

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As used in this chapter: "State" shall include the District of Columbia. "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 herein shall not necessarily imply instant pursuit, but pursuit without unreasonable delay. "Felony" shall include high misdemeanor. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.