8.9.3 Transfer of Venue

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8.9.3 Transfer of Venue

Venue is transferable. Upon motion of the defendant, the trial court may transfer a criminal case to another location based on convenience and the interests of justice.⁷⁵ Relevant factors include the residence of the defendant and witnesses, the location of relevant events, documents, and records, the disruption of the defendant's business unless the case is transferred, the expense to the parties, the place of counsel, the relative accessibility of the place of trial, and the...