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§ 2-304. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal Procedure

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Criminal Procedure (Refs & Annos)
Title 2. Law Enforcement Procedures; Arrest Process (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Fresh Pursuit (Refs & Annos)
Part II. Uniform Act on Fresh Pursuit (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Criminal Procedure, § 2-304
§ 2-304. Definitions
Currentness
In general
(a) In Part II of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Fresh pursuit
(b) “Fresh pursuit” includes:
(1) fresh pursuit as defined by the common law; and
(2) pursuit without unreasonable delay, but not necessarily instant pursuit, of a person who:
(i) has committed or is reasonably suspected of having committed a felony; or
(ii) is suspected of having committed a felony, although a felony has not been committed, if there is reasonable ground for believing that a felony has been committed.
State
(c) “State” means a state of the United States or the District of Columbia.

Credits

Added by Acts 2001, c. 10, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2001.
Formerly Art. 27, §§ 598, 599.
MD Code, Criminal Procedure, § 2-304, MD CRIM PROC § 2-304
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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