jurisdiction

The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1307, authored by Rep. Fine, pertaining to Lake County city and town jurisdiction. The bill raises the limit of the amount in controversy from $3,000 to $6,000 in Lake County city and town courts with concurrent civil jurisdiction with the circuit court.  An amendment, adopted by consent, added the Crown Point City Court to the … [Read more...] about Lake County city and town jurisdiction