[RGSpincich]

Orange County? From Modesto to OC would not pose undue hardship? Do they have maps at the Judicial Council.

[Devil_Anse]

I know--I don't get it!

I can say this much, though. Yes, a request to change venue based on publicity "tainting" potential jurors--yes, that might be legitimate, but never have I heard of the requestor being able to dictate where the venue is changed to.

I mean, "forum-shopping" is frowned on by courts. And there are many mechanisms in place, in various contexts, to prevent it. This matter at hand is not exactly forum-shopping, but it's very close, IMO.

[Eva]

Orange County is obviously easier for the Peterson family and a disadvantage for Laci's family. Too bad, that doesn't seem right, but maybe this is a case of a judge trying to too hard to be fair.