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AL HB201
Bill
Status
2/7/2012
Primary Sponsor
Christopher England
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AI Summary
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Increases district court jurisdiction from $10,000 to $25,000 for civil cases, while circuit court jurisdiction applies to cases exceeding $25,000.
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Raises small claims division jurisdiction of district court from $3,000 to $5,000 for cases with simplified procedures.
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Updates filing fees for district and circuit court cases to reflect new jurisdictional amounts, with fees ranging from $35 to $297 depending on case type and amount.
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Modifies fee distribution among Fair Trial Tax Fund, State General Fund, Advanced Technology and Data Exchange Fund, and county general funds.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.
Legislative Description
Courts, district and small claims division, jurisdictional limits increased, Secs.12-11-30, 12-12-30, 12-12-31, 12-19-71, 12-19-72 am'd
Civil Procedure
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary
2/7/2012