Nevada § 171.156 Definitions

Nevada Statutes

§ 171.156 — Definitions

Nevada § 171.156

Title 14PROCEDURE IN CRIMINAL CASES

Ch. 171Proceedings

INTERSTATE FRESH PURSUIT (UNIFORM ACT)

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Nev. Rev. Stat. § 171.156 (2026).

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As used in NRS 171.154 to 171.164, inclusive, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires:

1.“Fresh pursuit” includes 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 NRS 171.154 to 171.164 , inclusive, shall not necessarily imply instant pursuit, but pursuit without unreasonable delay.

2.“State” includes the District of Columbia for the purpose of NRS 171.154 to 171.164 , inclusive.

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As used in NRS 171.154 to 171.164, inclusive, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires:
1. “Fresh pursuit” includes 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 NRS 171.154 to 171.164 , inclusive, shall not necessarily imply instant pursuit, but pursuit without unreasonable delay.
2. “State” includes the District of Columbia for the purpose of NRS 171.154 to 171.164 , inclusive.