Letter from attorney to opposing counsel requesting documentation concerning homestead exemption for change of venue motion.
Letter from attorney to opposing counsel requesting documentation concerning homestead exemption for change of venue motion.
If a change of venue motion is granted, the trial court, some court staff and the litigants will all travel to another jurisdiction to try the case.
A defendant may challenge venue by writing to the court. The defendant is not required to personally appear at the hearing on the venue challenge. If the court denies the challenge and the defendant is not present, the hearing must be continued to another appropriate date.
The rule provides for a change of venue only on defendant's motion and does not extend the same right to the prosecution, since the defendant has a constitutional right to a trial in the district where the offense was committed. Constitution of the United States, Article III, Sec. 2, Par.
The answer is yes; you can change the venue of your case in the Golden State. To transfer the case, you must file a motion for a change of venue (request for order) with the court where your case is currently filed. The court will then consider your motion along with your supporting declaration.
A change of venue request because venue is improper means that the removing defendant believes that the case may not be in that venue because it is improper under procedural rules.
Section 1404(a) of Title 28 provides that: "for the convenience of parties and witnesses, in the interest of justice, a district may transfer any civil action to any other district where it might have been brought." Any party, including plaintiff, may move for a transfer under 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a).
An application for a change of venue must be filed at least 10 days before the date set for trial. The Judicial Council of California plays a role after the court grants a change of venue.
Motions to transfer venue may be brought on the grounds that the action was filed in the wrong court, or that the convenience of the witnesses and the ends of justice would be promoted by the change in venue. CCP § 396b; CCP § 397(c). If venue is improper, a court must grant an "improper court" motion.
The Procedure for a Change of Venue Filing the motion. The moving party should file a motion for a change of venue with the court where the case is pending. Supporting affidavits. The moving party must also provide affidavits and other evidence to support the motion. Serving the motion. Hearing. The judge's decision.