A Motion to Change Venue (also known as a Motion for a Change of Venue or Motion to Transfer Venue) is a legal request to move a case from one Nevada county to another, typically from an out-of-county venue to Clark County. It is typically filed by a defendant who wishes to move the proceedings to a more convenient venue. This motion is often made to prevent possible bias or prejudice that could occur if the trial were to take place in the original, more distant venue. It may also be used to prevent local media coverage or to move the case to a different jurisdiction that may be more favorable to the defendant. The two primary types of Motion to Change Venue (to move a case from another Nevada county to Clark County) are a Motion to Change Venue based on Convenience and a Motion to Change Venue based on Prejudice. A Motion to Change Venue based on Convenience is typically filed by a defendant to move the case to a different venue that is more convenient for them, such as one that is closer to their home or work. A Motion to Change Venue based on Prejudice is typically filed by a defendant to move the case to a different venue that is more favorable to them, such as one that has a history of being more lenient with criminal cases or is less likely to be swayed by public opinion. Both types of motions will require the defendant to provide evidence of why the venue should be changed. The court will then review the evidence and make a decision whether the change of venue is warranted.