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Jurisdiction: small claims and limited civil case.

It became law on Oct 13, 2023.

CA SB 71 · Senate Bill · 2023–2024

Stage
Became law
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Senate
Sponsors
2
Latest action
Oct 13, 2023

What it does

Existing law provides that the small claims court has jurisdiction over actions seeking certain forms of relief, including money damages in specified amounts and claims brought by natural persons, not exceeding $10,000, except as specified. Existing law requires an action or special proceeding to be treated as a limited civil case if certain conditions exist, including, among others, that the amount in controversy does not exceed $25,000.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

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  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Oct 13, 2023

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