Bill > SB484

This bill raises the dollar limit for claims that can be filed in small claims courts in Oregon from $10,000 to $20,000, affecting multiple sections of Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS). The change applies to circuit courts and justice courts, allowing individuals to pursue legal actions for money, damages, specific personal property, or penalties up to $20,000 in small claims departments. The bill maintains the existing $750 threshold for mandatory small claims processing while expanding the maximum claim amount. Importantly, the bill specifies that these changes will apply to all actions commenced in small claims departments on or after the effective date of the law, regardless of when the underlying claim originated. This modification aims to provide more accessibility and flexibility for individuals seeking resolution of civil disputes by allowing a broader range of monetary claims to be handled through the typically faster and less formal small claims court process.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB484