Penal Code section 791

In the case of an accessory, as defined in Section 32, in the commission of a public offense, the jurisdiction is in any competent court within the jurisdictional territory of which the offense of the accessory was committed, notwithstanding the principal offense was committed in another jurisdictional territory.

Source: Section 791, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=791. (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

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Apr. 24, 2025

§ 791’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_791

Original Source: Section 791, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=791. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).