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§ 16-5-104 — Venue

Georgia § 16-5-104
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O.C.G.A. § 16-5-104 (2026).

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For the purpose of venue under this article, any violation of this article shall be considered to have been committed:

(1)In any county in which any act was performed in furtherance of the violation; or (2) In any county in which any alleged victim resides.

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Legislative History

Added by 2015 Ga. Laws 86,§ 1-3, eff. 7/1/2015.

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