Section 15-2-21 - Change on motion of trial judge.

AL Code § 15-2-21 (2019) (N/A)
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On his own motion, a trial judge may, with the consent of the defendant, direct and order a change of venue as is authorized in Section 15-2-20 whenever, in his judgment, there is danger of mob violence, and it is advisable to have a military guard to protect the defendant from mob violence.