Change of venue in a criminal case is something that will take place if the Judge/Court feels that the defendant cannot receive a fair trial in a given venue because of prejudice. In civil cases a change of venue may take place just for the convenience of the parties involved. It's basically the change of location from one court to another court or from one county to another county.
when you ask the court to transfer your case to another court
Change of Venue
do I have to file a bfief to file for a motion for change of venue in civil case
yes
A motion for change of venue in the state of New Jersey Superior Court needs to be filed through the Chancery Division. The motion must be filed within ten days of notice.
Yes, yes he can, and the states' Attorneys General often do change venues in such cases just to stack the deck in their favor. Your attorney can motion to block the change, or motion to change the venue back though.
Change of Venue Motion
You must file a motion for a Change of Venue.
File a motion for change of venue. Why do you need it?
Your attorney must file a motion with good reason to support moving the case. The judge will give each attorney their chance to argue for and against the motion.
It means to propose a change to a Motion.
You can submit a motion for a change of venue but you must be able to show good cause why it should be granted.
File a motion with the court setting forth the reason(s) why and request a change of venue.