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Venue is the geographic location (county in state court or district in federal court) where a lawsuit may be filed. Proper venue is usually determined by statute, and upon the filing of a lawsuit, the defendant may seek to transfer (move) the venue to a proper venue if it believes the plaintiff’s choice of venue is not a proper venue.

In Oregon, the concept of venue refers to the appropriate location within the state where a lawsuit can be initiated. State statutes determine the proper venue for different types of cases. Generally, civil cases can be filed in the county where the defendant resides or where the cause of action arose. If the defendant is a corporation, the venue may be in a county where the corporation has an office or is doing business. For criminal cases, the venue is typically where the crime was committed. If a defendant believes that the chosen venue is not proper, they may file a motion to change the venue. The court will then consider factors such as convenience for the parties, witnesses, and the interest of justice to determine if the venue should be moved. At the federal level, the venue is determined by the U.S. district court that has jurisdiction over the area where the defendant resides or where the relevant events occurred. Similar to state court, a defendant in federal court can also file a motion to transfer the case to a different district if the original venue is deemed improper.

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