A change of venue in a trial refers to the process of moving the trial to a different location from where it was originally scheduled to be held. This decision is typically made when it's believed that holding the trial in the original location could prejudice the outcome due to factors such as extensive media coverage, public sentiment, or concerns about the impartiality of the local community.The reasons for requesting a change of venue vary but may include:Prejudicial pretrial publicity: If extensive media coverage has influenced public opinion to the extent that it's believed a fair trial cannot be conducted in the original location.Community bias: If there are concerns that the local community where the trial was originally scheduled may be biased against the defendant or have strong feelings about the case that could affect the impartiality of the jury.Safety concerns: In cases where there's a risk to the safety of participants, witnesses, or jurors if the trial proceeds in the original location.Convenience and efficiency: Sometimes, a change of venue may be requested to accommodate logistical issues such as a lack of suitable facilities or to expedite the trial process.The decision to grant a change of venue is typically made by the presiding judge, who considers factors such as the nature of the case, the reasons for the request, and the interests of justice. If granted, the trial will be moved to a different jurisdiction, often to another county or district within the same state, where it's believed that a fair trial can be conducted without undue influence or bias.Moving the trial to a new venue involves logistical challenges, including notifying all parties involved, selecting a new jury pool, and arranging for courtroom facilities. However, the goal is to ensure that the trial can proceed in a fair and impartial manner, free from any external factors that could prejudice the outcome.In this episode we take a look at the request made by Bryan Kohberger and what the chances are that something like a change of venue goes down. (commercial at 8:24)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Idaho college murders: Bryan Kohberger's lawyers request change of venue, outside jury pool - ABC News (go.com)013024-Motion-for-Change-of-Venue.pdf (amazonaws.com)