This bill proposes to amend the jurisdictional limit for the small claims division of the justice court in Arizona. Under current law, the jurisdictional limit is set at $3,500, which would be increased to $5,000 if the bill becomes law. The amendment specifically modifies the language in section 22-503 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, replacing all instances of three thousand five hundred dollars with $5,000. The change aims to allow for a broader range of civil actions to be addressed within the small claims division, thereby facilitating access to justice for individuals with claims that fall within the new limit. The bill does not anticipate any fiscal impact on the state General Fund.

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