Alabama § 6-3-20 - One Change for Cause Permitted on Motion of a Party.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 6-3-20 — One Change for Cause Permitted on Motion of a Party., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-3-20. One Change for Cause Permitted on Motion of a Party.
Either party to a civil action may move the court to change the venue at any time before final trial, making affidavit that for causes set forth, he cannot have a fair and impartial trial in the county where the action is pending. The court may direct a change to the nearest county free from proper objection by either party, to be determined by affidavits and, whenever it will best secure the ends of justice, it may require the applicant to give bond and security for costs. The same party can have the venue changed but once.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 6-3-20
What does Code of Alabama § 6-3-20 cover?
Section 6-3-20 ("One Change for Cause Permitted on Motion of a Party.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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