RCW 10.93.120
Fresh pursuit, arrest.
(1) Any peace officer who has authority under Washington law to make an arrest may proceed in fresh pursuit of a person (a) who is reasonably believed to have committed a violation of traffic or criminal laws, or (b) for whom such officer holds a warrant of arrest, and such peace officer shall have the authority to arrest and to hold such person in custody anywhere in the state.
(2) The term "fresh pursuit," as used in this chapter, includes, without limitation, fresh pursuit as defined by the common law. Fresh pursuit does not necessarily imply immediate pursuit, but pursuit without unreasonable delay.
[ 1985 c 89 § 12.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 10.93 - Washington Mutual Aid Peace Officers Powers Act.
10.93.001 - Short title—Legislative intent—Construction.
10.93.030 - Reporting use of authority under this chapter.
10.93.040 - Liability for exercise of authority.
10.93.050 - Supervisory control over peace officers.
10.93.060 - Privileges and immunities applicable.
10.93.070 - General authority peace officer—Powers of, circumstances.
10.93.080 - Limited authority peace officer—No additional powers.
10.93.090 - Specially commissioned peace officer—Powers of, circumstances.
10.93.100 - Federal peace officers—No additional powers.
10.93.110 - Attorney general—No additional powers.
10.93.120 - Fresh pursuit, arrest.
10.93.130 - Contracting authority of law enforcement agencies.
10.93.140 - State patrol, fish and wildlife exempted.
10.93.150 - Law enforcement disciplinary actions—Potential impeachment list.
10.93.160 - Immigration and citizenship status—Law enforcement agency restrictions.
10.93.170 - Applicants—Authorization to obtain information from prior employer.
10.93.180 - Protocol for potential impeachment disclosures.