What are the rules and procedures for a change of venue?

A change of venue in Arizona is when the court decides that a trial should be moved, usually from one county to another. This can occur due to a conflict of interest or because the current venue is not suitable for the case. The procedure for a change of venue in Arizona is outlined in the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure. The process begins with the filing of a Motion for Change of Venue. The motion must be filed in the current court where the trial is taking place and it must include the reasons for the request. The opposing party may then file an objection to the motion and the court will hold a hearing to decide if the motion should be granted. If the court grants the motion, they will then order that the case be transferred to a different county. The court will then issue a notice to the parties and the public to inform them of the change. The court may also decide to transfer the case to a different venue even if no one has filed a Motion for Change of Venue. This is most common if there is a risk of bias or prejudice in the current venue. Once the case is transferred, the new court will then follow the same rules and procedures as in the original venue. The parties may also have to pay additional court costs associated with the transfer.

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