Alabama § 15-2-3 - Venue - Offense Commenced in State and Consummated Elsewhere.
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§ 15-2-3. Venue - Offense Commenced in State and Consummated Elsewhere.
When the commission of an offense commenced in the State of Alabama is consummated without the boundaries of the state, the offender is liable to punishment therefor in Alabama; and venue in such case is in the county in which the offense was commenced, unless otherwise provided by law.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 15-2-3 cover?
Section 15-2-3 ("Venue - Offense Commenced in State and Consummated Elsewhere.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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