FEDERAL · 28 U.S.C. · Chapter 87

Change of venue

28 U.S.C. § 1412
Title28Judiciary and Judicial Procedure
Chapter87 — DISTRICT COURTS; VENUE

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A district court may transfer a case or proceeding under title 11 to a district court for another district, in the interest of justice or for the convenience of the parties.

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History

(Added Pub. L. 98–353, title I, §102(a), July 10, 1984, 98 Stat. 335.)

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Effective Date
Section effective July 10, 1984, see section 122(a) of Pub. L. 98–353, set out as a note under section 151 of this title.

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