When a defendant in a criminal cases requests that the location of the trial be changed,this is called a/an
A)change of venue.
B)change of parties.
C)docket.
D)arraignment.

Question

When a defendant in a criminal cases requests that the location of the trial be changed,this is called a/an
A)change of venue.
B)change of parties.
C)docket.
D)arraignment.

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A change of venue is a request to move a trial to a different location. This is often done to ensure that the defendant receives a fair trial, free from any biases or prejudices in the original location. The other options, change of parties, docket, and arraignment, do not involve changing the location of the trial.

When a Defendant in a Criminal Cases Requests That the Location