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.
You or your defense attorney will have to file a motion for the change of venue to the court. A hearing will be held prior to the trial and you will have to argue why and for what reason you are requesting the change. Usually its because the defendant can not have a fair trail in the original county where the charges where filed. This is usually due to high publicity cases where there is intense media coverage.
Change of Venue
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.
In Texas if you are out of state and summoned to appear in a small claims court you have some options You can see if you can appear by telephone or get a lawyer to represent you in court.
Requesting a CHANGE OF VENUE.
The attorney who represents the defendant must file a motion for a change in venue.
A change of venue is a court decision, and if granted, the cost is borne by the court system.
A change of venue is a court decision, and if granted, the cost is borne by the court system.
An IMPOSSIBLE question to answer in this venue. Ask your attorney what he thinks.
do I have to file a bfief to file for a motion for change of venue in civil case
Easy. Just petition court for exactly that. A change of venue...its determined by where the child lives.
Change of venue