California · Penal Code

PEN §4702: Whenever any prisoner confined in a jail established and maintained by the sheriff in another county, is tried for any offense committed in such jail or for escaping or attempting to escape therefrom,

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This statute establishes that when a prisoner held in a county jail is tried for an offense committed in that jail or for escape, the trial occurs in the county that operates the jail, and that county bears the costs.

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Whenever any prisoner confined in a jail established and maintained by the sheriff in another county, is tried for any offense committed in such jail or for escaping or attempting to escape therefrom, the venue shall be in the county establishing and maintaining such jail and the costs shall be charged against that county.

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