Section 169-B:5 Venue.


   I. Proceedings under this chapter may be originated in any judicial district in which the minor is found or resides, or where the offense is alleged to have occurred.
   II. By the court, upon its own motion, or that of any party, proceedings under this chapter may, upon notice and acceptance, be transferred to another court as the interests of justice or convenience of the parties require.
   III. When a minor who is on conditional release moves from one political subdivision to another, the court may transfer, upon notice and acceptance, to the court with jurisdiction over the political subdivision of the minor's new residence, if such transfer is in the best interest of the minor.

Source. 1979, 361:2. 1987, 402:8, eff. Jan. 1, 1988. 2003, 253:1, eff. July 14, 2003.