Verified motion by defendant; bias or prejudice; hearing; duties of
clerk and sheriff
Sec. 1. (a) In any criminal action, the defendant may request a
change of venue from the county by filing a verified motion for
change of venue alleging that bias or prejudice against the defendant
exists in that county.
(b) When a motion for a change of venue is filed, the court shall
hold a hearing on the motion and may grant a change of venue to the
most convenient county. When a change of venue is granted, the
clerk shall immediately:
(1) make a transcript of the proceedings and orders of the court;
(2) seal the transcript with the original papers; and
(3) deliver them to the sheriff.
The sheriff shall immediately deliver them to the clerk's office of the
proper county, and make his return accordingly. However, only one
(1) change of venue from the county may be granted.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.311-1983,
SEC.48; P.L.170-1984, SEC.5.
Last modified: May 24, 2006