Cal. R. 4.151

As amended through March 15, 2024

Rule 4.151 - Motion for change of venue

(a) Motion procedure

A motion for change of venue in a criminal case under Penal Code section 1033 must be supported by a declaration stating the facts supporting the application. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be filed at least 10 days before the date set for trial, with a copy served on the adverse party at least 10 days before the hearing. At the hearing counterdeclarations may be filed.

(b) Policy considerations in ruling on motion

Before ordering a change of venue in a criminal case, the transferring court should consider impaneling a jury that would give the defendant a fair and impartial trial.

Cal. R. Ct. 4.151

Rule 4.151 amended effective 1/1/2008; adopted as rule 841 effective 3/4/1972; previously amended and renumbered effective 1/1/2001; previously amended effective 1/1/2006, and1/1/2007.

Advisory Committee Comment

Rule 4.151(b) is not intended to imply that the court should attempt to impanel a jury in every case before granting a change of venue.

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