Sec. 5.
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: 1937, Act 189, Imd. Eff. July 14, 1937 ;-- CL 1948, 780.105
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 780 - Criminal Procedure
Act 189 of 1937 - Uniform Act on Fresh Pursuit (780.101 - 780.108)
Section 780.101 - Uniform Act on Fresh Pursuit; Arrest by Officer From Other State.
Section 780.102 - Uniform Act on Fresh Pursuit; Procedure.
Section 780.103 - Section One Construed.
Section 780.104 - State; Construction of Term.
Section 780.105 - Fresh Pursuit; Definition.
Section 780.106 - Certified Copies of Act; Executive Department of States.
Section 780.108 - Uniform Act on Fresh Pursuit; Short Title.