13-3831. Definitions


In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:


1. "State" includes the District of Columbia.


2. "Close pursuit" does not necessarily imply instant pursuit, but pursuit without
unreasonable delay, and includes:


(a) Close pursuit as defined by the common law.


(b) Pursuit of a person who has committed a felony, or who is reasonably suspected
of having committed a felony.


(c) 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.