§ 22-503 – Jurisdiction; exceptions
22-503. Jurisdiction; exceptions A. The small claims division has concurrent original jurisdiction with the justice court in all civil actions in which the debt, damage, tort, injury or value of the personal property claims either by the plaintiff or defendant does not exceed three thousand five hundred dollars, exclusive of interest and costs, and in […]
§ 22-504 – Transfer to justice court
22-504. Transfer to justice court A. If any party whose rights are or may be adjudicated by an action in the small claims division, at least ten days before the time set for hearing objects to the proceedings being held in the small claims division, the action shall be transferred from the small claims division […]
§ 22-505 – Venue of small claims actions; permissible motions; satisfaction of judgment
22-505. Venue of small claims actions; permissible motions; satisfaction of judgment A. The rules governing venue of civil actions in the justice courts govern small claims actions. B. A motion for change of venue and a motion to vacate a judgment are the only motions allowed in a small claims action. These motions shall be […]
§ 22-506 – Hearing officers
22-506. Hearing officers A. The presiding judge of the superior court in the county may appoint hearing officers for small claims divisions upon recommendation of the justice of the peace. B. A hearing officer shall be of good moral character and shall be a qualified elector and resident of this state. C. A hearing officer […]
§ 22-507 – Clerk of the small claims division
22-507. Clerk of the small claims division A. A designated clerk of each justice court shall provide such assistance as may be requested by any person regarding the jurisdiction, venue, pleadings or procedures of the small claims division. However, these clerks shall not engage in the practice of law. B. A designated clerk of each […]
§ 22-601 – Homeless, veterans and mental health courts; establishment; eligibility for referral
22-601. Homeless, veterans and mental health courts; establishment; eligibility for referral A. The presiding judge of the superior court in each county may establish a homeless court, veterans court and mental health court to adjudicate cases filed in a justice court or a municipal court in the county. B. The presiding judge of the superior […]
§ 22-602 – Homeless, veterans and mental health courts jurisdiction; judicial officer’s authority to adjudicate
22-602. Homeless, veterans and mental health courts jurisdiction; judicial officer’s authority to adjudicate A. The originating justice court or municipal court shall maintain jurisdiction of a case that is referred to the homeless court, veterans court or mental health court pursuant to section 22-601. B. Any judicial officer in the county where the offense occurred […]
§ 22-701 – Jurisdiction of civil marijuana violations
22-701. Jurisdiction of civil marijuana violations A. The justice court and municipal court have jurisdiction of civil marijuana violation cases filed pursuant to section 36-2853. B. Chapters 3 and 4 of this title apply to this chapter where applicable. C. Hearing officers who are appointed pursuant to section 28-1553 may hear actions involving civil marijuana […]
§ 22-702 – Commencement of civil marijuana violation actions; original citation changes
22-702. Commencement of civil marijuana violation actions; original citation changes A. A civil marijuana violation case may be commenced by issuance or filing of a uniform traffic ticket and complaint. A peace officer may issue the complaint. B. A civil marijuana violation shall be commenced as follows: 1. If a case is commenced by issuance, […]
§ 22-424 – Bail; preparation of schedule; collection; civil deposits
22-424. Bail; preparation of schedule; collection; civil deposits A. The defendant, at any time after arrest, and before conviction, shall be eligible for bail, subject to section 13-3961 and any applicable rules adopted by the supreme court. B. The presiding magistrate shall: 1. Prepare a schedule of traffic violations not involving the death of a […]