Definition of fresh pursuit for interstate felony arrest

The term "fresh pursuit" as used in §§ 23A-3-10 to 23A-3-14 , inclusive, 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 in this title shall not necessarily imply instant pursuit, but pursuit without unreasonable delay. Source: SL 1939, ch 139 , § 5; SDC Supp 1960, § 34.16B05; SDCL, § 23-23-2; SL 1978, ch 178 , § 27.