Alabama Statutes

§ 15-2-21 — Change on Motion of Trial Judge

Alabama·Title 15 Criminal Procedure·Ch. 2 Jurisdiction and Venue·Art. 2 Change of Venue
On his own motion, a trial judge may, with the consent of the defendant, direct and order a change of venue as is authorized in Section 15-2-20 whenever, in his judgment, there is danger of mob violence, and it is advisable to have a military guard to protect the defendant from mob violence.

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Legislative History

(Code 1923, §5580; Code 1940, T. 15, §268.)

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