· CA legislature · 20252026

Small claims court: jurisdiction.

Existing law establishes a small claims division, known as a small claims court, in each superior court. Existing law provides that the small claims court has jurisdiction over actions seeking certain forms of relief, including money damages in specified amounts and claims brought by natural persons, not exceeding $…

Sponsor

Phillip Chen (R-CA)

Introduced

2026-02-11

Policy area

Law

Latest action

Read second time. Ordered to third reading.