N.J. Stat. tit. 2A, ch. 156

in effect

N.J. Stat. § 2A:156-1 Peace officer in fresh pursuit may arrest anywhere in state

Any peace officer of this state in fresh pursuit of a person who is reasonably believed by him to have committed a high misdemeanor in this state or has committed, or attempted to commit, any criminal offense in this state in the presence of such officer, or for whom such officer holds a warrant of arrest for a criminal offense, shall have the authority to arrest and hold in custody such person anywhere in this state. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.

N.J. Stat. § 2A:156-2 "Fresh pursuit" defined

The term "fresh pursuit" as used in this chapter shall include fresh pursuit as defined by the common law, and also the pursuit of a person who has committed a high misdemeanor or is reasonably suspected of having committed a high misdemeanor in this state, or who has committed or attempted to commit any criminal offense in this state in the presence of the arresting officer referred to in section 2A:156-1 of this title, or for whom such officer holds a warrant of arrest for a criminal offense. It shall also include the pursuit of a person suspected of having committed a supposed high misdemeanor in this state, though no high misdemeanor has actually been committed, if there is reasonable ground for so believing. Fresh pursuit as used herein shall not necessarily imply instant pursuit, but pursuit without unreasonable delay. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.

N.J. Stat. § 2A:156-3 Validity of arrest

Section 2A:156-1 of this title shall not make unlawful an arrest which would otherwise be lawful. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.

N.J. Stat. § 2A:156-4 Short title

This chapter may be cited as the "uniform act on intrastate fresh pursuit" . L.1951 (1st SS), c.344

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