Re: Ticket In A Small Town
You have not described any basis upon which a court is likely to grant a change of venue.
Re: Ticket In A Small Town
under what circumstances would a change of venue be granted?
Re: Ticket In A Small Town
Most commonly, where the court is convinced that an impartial hearing cannot be had where the action is pending. From what you have stated so far, there is nothing to distinguish your ticket from the thousands of others resolved by local courts every day.
Re: Ticket In A Small Town
California is the only state I know of where the ticket can be moved to the county seat but you have to request it at the time you receive the ticket. The county seat also has to be closer to your home/work. You always have the option to appeal.
Re: Ticket In A Small Town
thanks for all your help, iv learned alot more about the legal system from this forum then i ever thought i would have.
btw, it turns out the trial is held in a separate town even farther away. im guessing the initial 'village' is a sister-city of where its being held.
-will
Re: Ticket In A Small Town
In the absence of a municipal court (and there aren't that many of them) deciding a ticket issued by the police department of that particular municipality, traffic proceedings would typically be held at a District Courthouse.