# Criminal Procedure (GCP)

## Title 2. Law Enforcement Procedures; Arrest Process

### Subtitle 3. Fresh Pursuit

#### Section 2-304

(a) In Part II of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Fresh pursuit" includes:

  (1) fresh pursuit as defined by the common law; and

  (2) pursuit without unreasonable delay, but not necessarily instant pursuit, of a person who:

    (i) has committed or is reasonably suspected of having committed a felony; or

    (ii) is suspected of having committed a felony, although a felony has not been committed, if there is reasonable ground for believing that a felony has been committed.

(c) "State" means a state of the United States or the District of Columbia.

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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)