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.
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.
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.
Rule 4.151 outlines the application and hearing process for a change of venue. 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.
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.
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.
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).
Rule 7.20 - Form of papers presented for filing; exhibits; documents; legal citations (a) All pleadings and papers presented for filing must be flat, unfolded, firmly bound together at the top, on white paper of standard quality, not less than 16-lb. weight and 8.5 x 11 inches in size.
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 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.