California · Penal Code
PEN §782: When a public offense is committed on the boundary of two or more jurisdictional territories, or within 500 yards thereof, the jurisdiction of such offense is in any competent court within either juri
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This statute establishes which court has authority to hear cases when a crime occurs on or near a boundary between two jurisdictions.
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When a public offense is committed on the boundary of two or more jurisdictional territories, or within 500 yards thereof, the jurisdiction of such offense is in any competent court within either jurisdictional territory.
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