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CA SB71

Jurisdiction: small claims and limited civil case.


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Introduced
01/09/2023
In Committee
09/01/2023
Crossed Over
05/24/2023
Passed
09/12/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/13/2023

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Session

Bill Summary

An act to amend Section 2924j of the Civil Code, to amend Sections 85, 86, 86.1, 116.220, 116.221, 1710.20, and 1733 of the Code of Civil Procedure, to amend Sections 7581, 12647, 27601, 52514, and 53564 of the Food and Agricultural Code, and to amend Section 1305.5 of the Penal Code, relating to courts.

AI Summary

This bill would increase the small claims court jurisdiction over actions brought by a natural person, if the amount does not exceed $12,500, except as specified, and would also increase the amount in controversy permitted in other specified actions within the jurisdiction of the small claims court. The bill would increase the limit on the amount in controversy for an action or special proceeding to be treated as a limited civil case to $35,000. The bill would also make technical, nonsubstantive changes to these provisions and make conforming changes.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 861, Statutes of 2023. (on 10/13/2023)

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