§ 16-60-102 - Actions brought where cause of action arose.
16-60-102. Actions brought where cause of action arose.
Actions for the following causes must be brought in the county where the cause, or some part thereof, arose:
(1) An action for the recovery of a fine, penalty, or forfeiture imposed by a statute, except that where the offense for which the claim is made was committed on a watercourse or road which is the boundary of two (2) counties, the action may be brought in either of them;
(2) An action against a public officer for an act done by him or her in virtue or under color of his or her office, or for a neglect of official duty; and
(3) An action upon the official bond of a public officer, except as provided in 16-106-101 and 16-106-104.