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GA SB405Magistrate Court; the maximum amount of civil claims that can be tried in magistrate court; increase
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Code Section 15-10-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general jurisdiction and authority of magistrate to act, so as to increase the maximum amount of civil claims that can be tried in magistrate court; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, by amending Code Section 15-10-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, increases the maximum amount of civil claims that can be tried in magistrate court from $15,000 to $50,000, with the exception that no prejudgment attachment may be granted; this change will take effect on July 1, 2026, and will apply to legal actions that begin on or after that date, and any conflicting laws are repealed.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time (on 02/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72254 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/239922 |
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