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.
A motion for change of venue is a legal tool to ensure a fair trial by addressing concerns such as local bias, pre-trial publicity, or concerns about the impartiality of potential jurors. The successful filing of this motion safeguards the defendant's right to a fair and impartial trial.
Write your full name here Write the date here mm/dd/yyyy Explain that you have moved. Request to move your case from your current immigration court to an immigration court near your new address. You can also explain why it would be difficult for you to go back to your current immigration court for your hearing.
The "venue" in a criminal case is the court that will hear the matter. In a typical case, jurisdiction would rest with a state, while venue would lie in a particular county—usually the county where the crime occurred. But a defendant can request that their trial be moved to another county.
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 Judicial Council of California does not decide whether a change of venue should occur.
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.
Requesting a Change of Venue in Immigration Court. In your request for a change of venue, you must provide the date and time of the next hearing in your case. You also must review your Notice to Appear carefully and make sure that you respond to each of the allegations in it.
YOU NEED TO CHANGE COURTS? 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.
Moving the case to a different court Step 1: Get the forms. You need two forms. Step 2: Fill out and sign the notice of motion form. You can fill out the notice of motion and affidavit form in neat handwriting in blue or black pen. Step 3: Fill out and sign the Affidavit. Step 4: File the forms at court.