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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session |
House: JUD DP 7-0-1-1 |
HB 2126: venue; employee conflict; superior court
Sponsor: Representative Martinez, LD 16
Caucus & COW
Overview
Allows either party of a civil action to request a change in venue if either party is an employee of the judicial branch or the clerk of the superior court in which the civil action is.
History
Current statute outlines several conditions under which a change of venue motion may be entered. Change of venue by consent allows a superior court to, upon written consent of all parties, transfer the action for trial to the superior court of another county. Change of venue for cause allows either party, with 5 days notice, to file a motion for change of venue for the following reasons:
1) local prejudice;
2) witness convenience; or
3) any other good and sufficient reason, as decided by the judge (A.R.S. §§ 12-405; 12-406).
A change in venue may also be requested by the opposing party if the county in which the action is pending is a party of the action (A.R.S. § 12-407).
Provisions
1. Entitles either party of a civil action the right to request a change in venue if either party is an employee of the judicial branch or clerk of the superior court in the county where the civil action is pending. (Sec. 1)
2. Directs the court, upon the request from either party for a change of venue, to transfer the action to the most convenient adjoining county, or to a county that both parties have agreed too. (Sec. 1)
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