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

A change of venue in Kansas civil procedure is a request by a party to the lawsuit to move the case from one court to another. This is typically done if a party believes the current court is unable to provide a fair and impartial ruling. In order to request a change of venue, a party must file a motion with the court asking for the case to be moved. Along with this motion they must provide the court with a reasonable explanation and evidence as to why the change of venue is necessary. The court then reviews the request and determines if a change of venue is warranted. The court can also order a change of venue on its own accord if it believes that the current court is unable to provide a fair and impartial ruling. This is rare but can happen if the court finds that the parties have a conflict of interest, or if there is a large amount of media coverage that may influence the case. Once the court approves a change of venue, the case is moved to another court. All of the evidence and documents pertaining to the case must be transferred to the new court for review. Both parties must also attend all court proceedings at the new venue.

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