Definitions.

NRS

171.156

Definitions.

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.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1403 )