What is a change of venue?

A change of venue in Florida Civil Procedure is a request to move a civil trial from one court to another. This is done for various reasons, such as if the local court lacks jurisdiction, if the presiding judge has a conflict of interest in the case, or if it is believed that the local court cannot provide a fair trial. A change of venue can also be requested if a party believes that the case would receive a more favorable outcome in another court or jurisdiction. For example, a case involving a local business might be moved to another jurisdiction if the local court would be considered too favorable to the local business. The request for a change of venue must be made before a trial begins, and the court must approve the motion for it to be granted. The court will decide whether the change of venue is necessary, and if it is, they will approve the motion. The change of venue will only affect the court where the trial is held. All other court proceedings – such as interrogatories and discovery requests – will remain in place. The change of venue will not guarantee a certain outcome, but it may provide the party making the request with a more favorable outcome.

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