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AL SB74
Bill
Status
3/3/2015
Primary Sponsor
Greg Albritton
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AI Summary
SB74 Summary
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Increases the small claims division jurisdiction in district court from $3,000 to $6,000 for cases where the amount in controversy does not exceed $6,000.
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Modifies circuit court concurrent jurisdiction threshold from $3,000 to $6,000 for cases exceeding that amount.
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Revises filing fee statutes to reflect the new $6,000 small claims jurisdiction threshold while maintaining filing fees at their prior dollar amounts.
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Adjusts docket fees for small claims cases exceeding $1,500 to match non-small claims district court fees.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Courts, district, small claims division, jurisdiction increased, filing fees remain as were before increased jurisdiction, Secs. 12-11-30, 12-12-31, 12-19-71, 12-19-72 am'd.
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Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary
3/3/2015