KRS 452.030: Application for change of venue -- Hearing -- Witnesses -- Decision.

(1) Application for a change of venue under KRS 452.010(2) shall be made by verified

motion of the party seeking a change to the court, in which the reasons and grounds

for the change shall be stated. On any motion for change of venue made under this

subsection the court shall have a hearing for the presentation of evidence and

arguments for and against the motion. Either party may subpoena witnesses for the

hearing on the motion . The granting of a change of venue under this subsection

shall be within the sound discretion of the court, and shall be granted by the court

when justice so requires.

(2) Application for a change of venue under KRS 452.010(3) shall be made by petition

of the party seeking a change to the court. If the court finds that the action meets the

definition in KRS 452.005(1), the court shall grant the petition and order the

transfer of the action pursuant to KRS 452 .050.