When a change of venue is authorized, the trial must be removed to the nearest county free from exception, and it can be removed but once.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.
Chapter 2 - Jurisdiction and Venue.
Section 15-2-20 - Application; Appeal From Denial; When Defendant's Personal Presence Unnecessary.
Section 15-2-21 - Change on Motion of Trial Judge.
Section 15-2-24 - Removal to Nearest County; Only One Removal Allowed.
Section 15-2-25 - Duty of Clerk of Court to Forward Case Materials.
Section 15-2-27 - Issuance of Subpoenas for Trial Witnesses.