Letter from attorney to opposing counsel requesting documentation concerning homestead exemption for change of venue motion.
Sample Letter Of Request For Change Of Venue For Court In Georgia
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It's very rare for a prosecutor to request a change of venue. I only know of one case and I will describe it below. Changes of venue are generally because it is believed than an impartial jury cannot be impaneled in the current venue. Obviously this is more often a concern for the defense than the prosecution.
The defendant, in any criminal case in which a trial by jury is provided, may move in writing for a change of venue, whenever, in the defendant's or defense counsel's judgment, an impartial jury cannot be obtained in the county where the crime is alleged to have been committed.
Change of venue is the transfer of a legal action from one county to another county for trial. In criminal cases a change of venue is permitted if, for example, the court believes the defendant cannot receive a fair trial in a given county.
A change of venue is the legal term for moving a trial to a new location.
The hotel is an ideal venue for conferences and business meetings. The stadium has been specifically designed as a venue for World Cup matches. An alternative venue for the concert is being sought. Hats off to Connie for finding such a splendid venue for a party!
For example, in California, when a bailiff or marshal calls the court to order part of the cry will take the form "in and for the County of San Francisco"; when there is a change of venue the cry will be, "in the County of Alameda for the County of San Francisco."
To move your case to another court, you must make a “Motion to Change Venue” in writing, and file one copy with the Court where your case is currently located and another copy with the Department of Homeland Security.
Brief Synopsis: A motion to transfer a state court case from one courthouse to another, often in another county, is based upon an argument that a “fair and impartial trial cannot be held in the county” usually due to news coverage and/or the popularity and prominence of the defendant.
