Noun
change of venue (plural changes of venue)
(law) The relocation of a trial to a locale other than that in which the case was first brought before a court.
The defense moved for a change of venue, as the media coverage had made selecting an impartial jury from the small town impossible.
Acevedo stated that releasing footage would also run the risk of a resulting in a change of venue for the case if an officer-involved shooting were to lead to criminal charges. Source: Internet
Because of that pervasive media coverage, a change of venue is unlikely to cure the taint of potential prejudicial pretrial publicity,” he wrote. Source: Internet
Appellant contends that the denial of his motion for change of venue deprived him of a fair trial because of widespread publicity. Source: Internet
The Hennepin County judge presiding over the four officers' cases warned that public officials speaking out about the case are pushing it toward a change of venue if they continue to do so. Source: Internet
AGM formalities will start at 9.30a.m. Members are requested to note the change of venue to the Activities Centre at Concordia and not the bowling club as stated on the programme. Source: Internet
Despite inclement weather, some high-profile cancelations (Solange, De La Soul and Lil’ Uzi Vert) and a change of venue, Osheaga still impressed in its 12th year on the festival circuit. Source: Internet