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.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-3-14

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 1939, ch 139, § 5; SDC Supp 1960, § 34.16B05; SDCL, § 23-23-2; SL 1978, ch 178, § 27.