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AL HB248
Bill
Status
2/9/2012
Primary Sponsor
Mike Jones
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AI Summary
HB248 Summary
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Increases district court jurisdiction from $10,000 to $20,000 for civil cases, with circuit court jurisdiction for cases exceeding $20,000.
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Raises small claims division jurisdiction from $3,000 to $5,000 for cases handled with simplified civil procedures.
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Increases maximum contempt of court fine from $100 to $500.
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Adjusts filing fees and their distribution to maintain equivalent revenue levels despite expanded jurisdictional thresholds across all court levels.
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Takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Courts, circuit, district and small claims division, jurisdictional limits increased, contempt of court, maximum fine 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
2/9/2012