What is a change of venue?
A change of venue is a process that allows a court case to be moved out of the jurisdiction where it was originally filed and heard by another court in a different jurisdiction. In Kansas, a change of venue is governed by Kansas Statute 60-255, which states that a change of venue may be requested by either plaintiff or defendant on the grounds that justice cannot be done in the county where the action is pending. The request must be filed in writing and the reasons for requesting a change of venue must be stated. After the motion for a change of venue is filed, the court will evaluate the reasons and decide whether or not to grant the change of venue. If granted, the court will transfer the case for hearing in a jurisdiction where justice can be done and where it is more convenient for the parties involved.
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