HB248 Alabama 2012 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2012
Title
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
Description
<p class="bill_description"> Under existing law, the district court has
jurisdiction over cases where the amount in
controversy is $10,000 or less, and the circuit
court has jurisdiction over cases where the amount
in controversy exceeds $10,000</p><p class="bill_description">
Under existing law, the small claims
division of the district court has jurisdiction
over cases where the amount in controversy does not
exceed $3,000</p><p class="bill_description">
Under existing law, the circuit court may
impose a fine not exceeding $100 for contempt</p><p class="bill_description">
Under existing law, a plaintiff filing a
case in circuit or district court is charged a
filing fee</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would increase the jurisdiction of
the district court to cases where the amount in
controversy is $20,000 or less and would provide
that the circuit court has jurisdiction over cases
where the amount in controversy exceeds $20,000</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would also raise the jurisdiction
of the small claims division of the district court
to cover all cases where the amount in controversy
is $5,000 or less</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would increase the fine for
contempt to $500</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would revise the filing fee and
filing fee distribution statutes to reflect the new
jurisdiction, but to keep the filing fees and
distribution of filing fees at the same amounts as
before the revisions provided in this act</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> To amend Sections 12-11-30, 12-12-30, 12-12-31,
12-19-71, and 12-19-72, Code of Alabama 1975; to provide
further for the jurisdiction of the circuit court, district
court, and the small claims division of the district court and
for the amount of fines for contempt.
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Subjects
Civil Procedure
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2012 | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB248 Alabama 2012 Session - Introduced |