Nevada Code § 171.156

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As
used in NRS 171.154 to 171.164 , inclusive, unless the context or
subject matter otherwise requires:
1. Fresh pursuit includes 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 NRS 171.154 to 171.164 , inclusive, shall not necessarily
imply instant pursuit, but pursuit without unreasonable delay.
2. State includes the District of
Columbia for the purpose of NRS 171.154 to 171.164 , inclusive.

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