This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding the jurisdictional limit of the small claims division within the justice court. Under current law, the small claims division has jurisdiction over civil actions where the amount in question does not exceed three thousand five hundred dollars. The bill seeks to increase this limit to $5,000, thereby allowing for a broader range of claims to be addressed within the small claims division. Specifically, the bill will delete the existing language that sets the limit at three thousand five hundred dollars and replace it with the new limit of $5,000. This change aims to enhance access to the small claims process for individuals seeking resolution for larger claims without the need for formal court proceedings.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 22-503
Senate Engrossed Version: 22-503
House Engrossed Version: 22-503
Chaptered Version: 22-503