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2935.29 Definition of fresh pursuit and state.
As used in sections 2935.30 and 2935.31 of the Revised Code:
(A) “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 includes 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 does not necessarily imply instant pursuit, but pursuit without unreasonable delay.
(B) “State” includes the District of Columbia.
Effective Date: 10-01-1953
