Section 13-3831 - DefinitionsIn this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "State" includes the District of Columbia.2. "Close pursuit" does not necessarily imply instant pursuit, but pursuit without unreasonable delay, and includes:(a) Close pursuit as defined by the common law.(b) Pursuit of a person who has committed a felony, or who is reasonably suspected of having committed a felony.(c) 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.