H.E.A. 1313, P.L. 162 Effective: July 1, 2020 [relevant sections] Provides that a magistrate has the same powers as a judge, except the power of judicial mandate. Repeals certain sections that enumerate the powers for magistrates. Repeals the judicial technology oversight committee. Increases the filing limit for the small claims docket to not more than $8,000 (rather than $6,000, … [Read more...] about Courts and family law matters
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Concurrent criminal jurisdiction for the attorney general
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 436 on concurrent criminal jurisdiction for the attorney general authored by Sen. Young. The bill grants the attorney general concurrent jurisdiction to prosecute certain crimes if the prosecuting attorney refuses as a matter of policy to prosecute those crimes, establishes a procedure for the attorney general to assume juris … [Read more...] about Concurrent criminal jurisdiction for the attorney general
Court matters
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1313 concerning court matters authored by Rep. J. Young. The bill amends the magistrate statutes to provide magistrates have the same powers as judges, except judicial mandate, sunsets the judicial technology oversight committee (JTOC), and increases the small claims jurisdictional limit to $8,000. The bill was amended by … [Read more...] about Court matters
Claims concerning user fees
S.E.A. 582, P.L. 195 Effective: §1 retroactive to July 1, 2017; §2 retroactive to July 1, 2015; §3-6 effective May 6, 2019 Defines the term "user fee" as a fee, rate, or charge imposed by a political subdivision: (1) that represents a just, reasonable, and proportionate approximation of the use or privilege for use of a service, the benefit conferred by the use or privilege for use o … [Read more...] about Claims concerning user fees
Claims concerning user fees and court technology
For amend and vote only, the House Judiciary Committee heard SB 582 on jurisdiction of the tax court over fees, sponsored by Rep. Karickhoff. The bill provides that a taxpayer's appeal of an assessment may not include a claim related to the legality or constitutionality of certain other charges, rates, or fees. The bill also provides that the tax court does not have jurisdiction … [Read more...] about Claims concerning user fees and court technology