If this bill were to become law, it would amend section 22-503 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to increase the jurisdictional limit for the small claims division of the justice court from $3,500 to $7,500. This change would allow the small claims division to handle civil actions where the debt, damage, tort, injury, or value of personal property claims does not exceed $7,500, thereby expanding the scope of cases that can be resolved in this more informal and cost-effective forum.

The bill specifically deletes the previous limit of $3,500 and replaces it with the new limit of $7,500 in two instances within the statute. This update aims to provide greater access to justice for individuals seeking to resolve small claims without the need for more formal court proceedings, while maintaining the existing structure and function of the small claims division.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 22-503