Rule 41-23. Transfer of Prosecution; Grounds

Upon motion of the prosecuting authority or the defendant, or upon its own motion, the judicial authority may order that any pending criminal matter be transferred to any other court location:

(1) If the judicial authority is satisfied that a fair and impartial trial cannot be had where the case is pending;

(2) If the defendant and the prosecuting authority consent; or

(3) Where the joint trial of informations is ordered pursuant to Section 41-19 and the cases are pending in different judicial districts or geographical areas.

Committee Notes

(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 835.)