Bill > HB364

This bill amends Virginia law to significantly increase the jurisdictional limit for small claims court, allowing individuals to file civil warrants for claims up to $25,000, exclusive of interest, which is a substantial increase from the current $5,000 limit. Additionally, it permits a plaintiff to file such claims up to two times per calendar year within the Commonwealth. The bill also makes related adjustments to other sections of the Code of Virginia concerning general district court jurisdiction and the procedures for amending claim amounts, ensuring that these changes are properly integrated into the existing legal framework.