Increases jurisdictional limit from $3,000 to $5,000 for justice courts; increases filing fees.

New York Senate Bill S05316 amends the Uniform Justice Court Act to increase the jurisdictional limit for justice courts from $3,000 to $5,000 for money actions and actions to recover chattels. It also raises filing fees for small claims. The bill applies to actions or proceedings filed on or after the date it becomes law.

Increases jurisdictional limit from $3,000 to $5,000 for justice courts; increases filing fees.

New York Senate Bill S05316 amends the Uniform Justice Court Act to increase the jurisdictional limit for justice courts from $3,000 to $5,000 for money actions and actions to recover chattels. It also raises filing fees for small claims. The bill applies to actions or proceedings filed on or after the date it becomes law.