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Oregon · Through 2025 Edition

ORS 133.420: Definitions for ORS 133.410 to 133.440.

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  1. 04 - Criminal Procedure, Crimes
  2. 14. Procedure in Criminal Matters Generally
  3. Chapter 133 — Arrest and Related Procedures; Search and Seizure; Extradition

As used in ORS 133.410 to 133.440:

      (1) “Fresh pursuit” includes fresh pursuit as defined by the common law; the pursuit of a person who has committed a felony or who reasonably is suspected of having committed a felony; and the pursuit of a person suspected of having committed a felony, though no felony actually has been committed, if there is reasonable ground for believing that a felony has been committed. It does not necessarily imply instant pursuit, but pursuit without unreasonable delay.

      (2) “State” includes the District of Columbia.

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