HB 364 VA
Small claims court; jurisdictional limit.
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Summary
This bill would modify the jurisdictional limit for small claims court in Virginia. Small claims court is a simplified civil court for disputes involving smaller dollar amounts, designed for individuals to resolve disputes without extensive legal proceedings. The jurisdictional limit is the maximum dollar amount a small claims court can hear. The bill would adjust this limit, potentially increasing the maximum amount of claims that small claims courts can address.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-195.4, 16.1-122.2, and 16.1-122.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to small claims court; jurisdictional limit.
Sponsor (1)
- Lindsey Dougherty Democratic · primary
Action history (6)
- Jan 12, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103973D · lower
- Jan 12, 2026 Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice · lower
- Jan 22, 2026 Assigned HCJ sub: Civil · lower
- Feb 2, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
- Feb 4, 2026 Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower
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