Effective Jan. 1, 2024, the following changes to the jurisdictional amounts for California state courts apply:
Small claims: Maximum claim increased from $10,000 to $12,500;
Limited civil and unlawful detainer cases: Maximum claim increased from $25,000 to $35,000; and
Unlimited civil and unlawful detainer cases: Minimum claim increased to $35,000.
Filing fees are unchanged.
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