A bill for an act relating to the place of trial for certain criminal offenses.

This bill amends existing law to specify where a criminal trial should be held when the county in which an offense was committed cannot be readily determined, directly affecting criminal defendants, victims, and the court system. It establishes that if the county of offense is unclear, the trial shall primarily be held in the victim's county of residence. If there is no victim, the victim is not a resident of the state, or their residence cannot be established, the trial would then take place in the county of residence of the person charged with the offense. For victims that are not natural persons, venue is proper in any county where they have a physical presence, and in cases with multiple victims, trial may be held in any county where a victim resides, prioritizing natural persons.