The bill amends Section 803.3 of the Code of Iowa to establish specific guidelines for determining the place of trial for certain criminal offenses when the county of the offense is not readily identifiable. It introduces a new subsection that stipulates that if the county of the offense cannot be determined, the trial will take place in the county of residence of the victim. In cases where there is no victim, the victim is not a resident of Iowa, or the victim's residence cannot be established, the trial will be held in the county of residence of the accused.

Additionally, the bill outlines provisions for situations involving non-natural person victims, allowing the trial to occur in any county where the victim has a physical presence. If there are multiple victims, the trial may be held in any county where a victim resides, prioritizing the county of residence of a natural person victim over others. This legislation aims to clarify the venue for trials, ensuring that they are conducted in a location that is relevant to the parties involved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 803.3