Plain English Breakdown
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HB792: Increase Magistrate Court Claim Limit
This bill raises the maximum dollar amount for claims in Georgia magistrate courts from $15,000 to $30,000.
What This Bill Does
- Increases the limit on monetary claims that can be filed in magistrate court.
- Changes the current claim cap from $15,000.00 to $30,000.00.
- Amends Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
Who It Names or Affects
- People who file civil claims in magistrate courts.
- Magistrate court judges and staff handling these cases.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text does not state the exact date when this change takes effect.
- The source material does not explain how existing cases filed before this law passes will be handled.