Title 18, Crimes and Criminal ProcedureRelease 119-102
§3236 Murder or Manslaughter
Title 18 › PART II — CRIMINAL PROCEDURE › CHAPTER 211 — JURISDICTION AND VENUE › § 3236
Summary
Treats murder or manslaughter as committed where the fatal act happened, not where death occurs.
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Title 18, §3236
Crimes and Criminal Procedure, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
In all cases of murder or manslaughter, the offense shall be deemed to have been committed at the place where the injury was inflicted, or the poison administered or other means employed which caused the death, without regard to the place where the death occurs.
Legislative History
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Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 553 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 336, 35 Stat. 1152).
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18 U.S.C. § 3236
Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102