Senate Bill No. introduced by M. Yakawich proposes to amend Section 3-6-103 of the Montana Code Annotated, specifically increasing the cap for collections related to actions brought before municipal courts. The bill raises the maximum amount for various civil actions from $25,000 to $50,000. This includes actions for the collection of money due to or from the city, breaches of official bonds, contract breaches involving the city, damages where the city is a party, enforcement of forfeited recognizances, and recovery of personal property belonging to the city.

The amendments aim to enhance the jurisdiction of municipal courts by allowing them to handle larger monetary claims, thereby streamlining the legal process for cases involving the city. The bill maintains the municipal court's concurrent jurisdiction with district courts for certain actions and clarifies the responsibilities of municipal court judges in handling felony charges and preliminary hearings.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 3-6-103
SB0398_1(1): 3-6-103
SB0398_1(2): 3-6-103
SB0398_1: 3-6-103