Montana SB398 increases the monetary limit for municipal court jurisdiction in collections-related actions from $25,000 to $50,000.
Montana SB398 revises laws related to collections-related actions in municipal court by increasing the monetary limit for municipal court jurisdiction from $25,000 to $50,000. This change applies to actions for the collection of money due to the city or from the city to any person. The bill also maintains concurrent jurisdiction with the district court for certain actions and allows municipal court judges to handle applications for search warrants and complaints charging the commission of a felony.
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