Nevada Revised Statutes 171.156 – Definitions
As used in NRS 171.154 to 171.164, inclusive, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 171.156
- 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: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
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.