North Carolina § 15-130 - Assault in one county, death in another.

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§ 15-130. Assault in one county, death in another.

In all cases of felonious homicide when the assault has been made in one county within the State, and the person assaulted dies in any other county thereof, the offender shall be indicted and punished for the crime in the county wherein the assault was made. History (1831, c. 22, s. 1; R.C., c. 35, s. 27; Code, s. 1196; Rev., s. 3235; C.S., s. 4602.) Cross References. - As to venue, see also G.S. 15A-131 et seq.

Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 15-130 ("Assault in one county, death in another.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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