{"id":368975,"date":"2016-04-04T10:47:05","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/litigation\/filing-a-lawsuit\/what-is-a-motion-for-change-of-venue.html"},"modified":"2024-05-31T11:15:25","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T16:15:25","slug":"what-is-a-motion-for-change-of-venue","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/litigation\/filing-a-lawsuit\/what-is-a-motion-for-change-of-venue.html","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Motion for Change of Venue?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What Is a Motion for Change of Venue?<\/h1>\n
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A motion for a change of venue is a legal request for a party to transfer the case from one location to another. This motion secures an impartial and more neutral venue free from potential biases that could influence a fair trial. In most cases, the parties file the motion because it would be convenient for witnesses or further the ends of justice.<\/p>\r\n

This article provides a comprehensive overview of filing a motion for a change of venue. It discusses the general rules and detailed circumstances for which the court may warrant this motion.<\/p>\r\n

General Rules for Choosing the Proper Venue<\/h2>\r\n

The U.S. Code of Civil Procedure section 1391<\/a> discusses venue in general. According to this provision, you can file your civil case in any of the following districts:<\/p>\r\n