Lawyers for Michael Rafferty, who is accused in connection with the murder of 8-year-old Victoria Stafford, have applied to have his trial relocated.
They are expected to argue Rafferty can't get a fair trial in Woodstock, where his victim lived.
The application was received by the courts Tuesday, and lawyers are expected to present their arguments to a judge on Feb. 7.
Rafferty is charged with first degree murder in the case, and his lawyers say he will plead not guilty. He is currently being held at a jail in Chatham, Ont.
Terri-Lynne McClintic pleaded guilty to a first degree murder charge in the case in April 2010.
A publication ban prevents the reporting of any other details in the application.
