What is a motion for a change of venue?

A motion for a change of venue is a request to move a court case out of the court in which it was originally filed to another court that may be seen as more appropriate for the case. In Hawaii, a motion for a change of venue means that the party filing the motion is asking the court to move the case from the court that originally had jurisdiction to a different court in a different jurisdiction. The most common reasons for filing a motion for a change of venue are the convenience of witnesses, prejudice of the jury, or inconvenience to the parties involved in the case. For example, if a witness lived in a different jurisdiction, the party requesting the motion may ask the court to move the case to a jurisdiction closer to the witness. Similarly, if the court in the jurisdiction where the case was filed had an overwhelming prejudice against the plaintiff, the plaintiff may request a change of venue to a jurisdiction with a more neutral jury pool. In Hawaii, the court may grant a motion for a change of venue if the court believes that a change of venue is in the best interest of the case. The party requesting the motion must provide sufficient evidence that the change of venue is necessary, which can include witness availability, jury prejudice, or inconvenience to one of the parties. Once the motion is filed, the court will determine if the motion should be granted or denied.

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