Code Civ. Proc., § 116.221 · Article 2. Small Claims Court
Code Civ. Proc., § 116.221
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
In addition to the jurisdiction conferred by Section 116.220, the small claims court has jurisdiction in an action brought by a natural person, if the amount of the demand does not exceed twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($12,500), except as otherwise prohibited by subdivision (c) of Section 116.220 or subdivision (a) of Section 116.231.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 861, Sec. 6. (SB 71) Effective January 1, 2024.
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Civil Code
- Civ. Code, § 52.2Printed as Sections 116.220 and 116.221 of the Code of Civil Procedure
- Civ. Code, § 1950.5Printed as Section 116.220 or 116.221 of the Code of Civil Procedure
- Civ. Code, § 5658Printed as Sections 116.220 and 116.221 of the Code of Civil Procedure
- Civ. Code, § 5930Printed as Sections 116.220 and 116.221 of the Code of Civil Procedure
Code of Civil Procedure
- Code Civ. Proc., § 116.220Printed as Section 116.221
- Code Civ. Proc., § 116.360Printed as Sections 116.220, 116.221, and 116.231
- Code Civ. Proc., § 116.390Printed as Sections 116.220, 116.221, and 116.231
- Code Civ. Proc., § 116.540Printed as Sections 116.220, 116.221, and 116.231
- Code Civ. Proc., § 116.610Printed as Sections 116.220, 116.221, and 116.231
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