What is a change of venue?
A change of venue is a legal process that occurs when a case is moved from one geographical court district or jurisdiction to another. It is usually requested when a litigant, or person involved in a lawsuit, feels that they cannot get a fair trial in the court where the case is set to be heard. In Arkansas, a change of venue is governed by the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 4. When a litigant makes the request, the court must determine if there are valid grounds for a change of venue. The court must consider if the case has been previously tried in the same court or if one of the parties is unable to be judged fairly because of prejudice or bias. If granted, the court will then decide what court will hear the case. This new court will have jurisdiction over it until it is concluded.
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