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§ 16-81-402. Purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is to prevent criminals from utilizing state lines to handicap our police in their apprehension.

§ 16-81-403. Definitions

As used in this subchapter the terms: (1) “Fresh pursuit” shall include fresh pursuit as defined by the common law, and also the pursuit of a person who has committed a felony or an offense of driving or operating a vehicle while intoxicated, impaired, or under the influence or who is reasonably suspected of having […]

§ 16-81-406. Construction

Section 16-81-404 shall not be construed so as to make unlawful any arrest in this state which would otherwise be lawful.

§ 16-81-407. Certification of subchapter

Upon the passage and approval by the Governor of this subchapter, it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to certify a copy of this subchapter to the executive department of each of the states of the United States.

§ 16-81-305. Title

This subchapter may be cited as the “Uniform Act on Intrastate Fresh Pursuit.”

§ 16-81-401. Title

This subchapter may be called the “Uniform Act on Interstate Fresh Pursuit.”

§ 16-81-109. Bail

(a) (1) When any sheriff or other law enforcement officer makes an arrest, he or she is authorized to take and to approve bail in the manner provided by law wherever he or she makes the arrest. (2) If the offense charged is a misdemeanor, the person arrested may immediately give bail for appearing on […]

§ 16-81-110. Return on the warrant

(a) (1) The sheriff or officer who has executed a warrant of arrest shall make a written return on the warrant of the time and manner of executing it and deliver the warrant to the judge or magistrate before whom the defendant is brought. (2) If bail is given as provided in § 16-81-109(a)(2), the […]