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.
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