What does a Change of Venue involve?

A Change of Venue refers to the process of transferring a case from one county to another. This can occur for various reasons, such as ensuring a fair trial when there is concern that local sentiment may bias the proceedings, or when logistical issues make it impractical to hold the trial in the original location.

The primary purpose of a Change of Venue is to uphold the integrity of the judicial process by ensuring that the defendant receives a fair trial and that the legal proceedings are not unduly affected by external influences specific to the original jurisdiction. This mechanism is part of maintaining justice and the impartiality of the legal system.

Other options, while they may relate to legal proceedings, do not accurately describe a Change of Venue. Dismissing a lawsuit involves completely terminating a case without a trial, making a plea bargain involves negotiations for a plea in a criminal case, and assigning a new judge may relate to judicial assignments but does not involve the geographical transfer of the case itself.