19-705. "FRESH PURSUIT" DEFINED. The term "fresh pursuit" as used in this act shall include 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 herein shall not necessarily imply instant pursuit, but pursuit without unreasonable delay.
History:
[19-705, added 1941, ch. 69, sec. 5, p. 133.]
Structure Idaho Code
Section 19-701 - OFFICER OF ANOTHER STATE ENTERING STATE IN FRESH PURSUIT OF SUSPECTED FELON.
Section 19-701A - OFFICER OF THIS STATE IN FRESH PURSUIT OF SUSPECTED FELON.
Section 19-702 - PERSON ARRESTED TO BE TAKEN BEFORE MAGISTRATE — EXTRADITION OR DISCHARGE.
Section 19-703 - CONSTRUCTION OF SECTION.
Section 19-704 - DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA INCLUDED.
Section 19-705 - “FRESH PURSUIT” DEFINED.