Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 133 § 133.420 — Definitions for ORS 133.410 to 133.440

Definitions for ORS 133.410 to 133.440. 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.