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Availability · Local Small Claims — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ

Amendments to CA law effective January 1, 2024, have amended the jurisdictional damage and controversy amounts for Civil cases. Small Claims Court jurisdiction over actions brought by a natural person has been amended to damages up to $12,500 (except as otherwise specified in law). Those changes are reflected on this page.

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Superior Court of California, County of Lassen · Lassen Superior Court — Small Claims (opens in a new tab)

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Amendments to CA law effective January 1, 2024, have amended the jurisdictional damage and controversy amounts for Civil cases. Small Claims Court jurisdiction over actions brought by a natural person has been amended to damages up to $12,500 (except as otherwise specified in law). Those changes are reflected on this page.

Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 7086bf198d3d242e

Availability · Local Small Claims — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ

In the state of California, the Small Claims court has a monetary limit, called a jurisdictional limit, or the amount of money/damages that a person can claim. The most you can ask for is $12,500 (businesses can only ask for up to $6,250); additionally, you are limited to filing no more than two claims anywhere in the State of California for over $2,500 in one calendar year. You may file an unlimited number of claims for $2,500 or less.

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Superior Court of California, County of Lassen · Lassen Superior Court — Small Claims (opens in a new tab)

Case-type main content, reviewed paragraph 3

In the state of California, the Small Claims court has a monetary limit, called a jurisdictional limit, or the amount of money/damages that a person can claim. The most you can ask for is $12,500 (businesses can only ask for up to $6,250); additionally, you are limited to filing no more than two claims anywhere in the State of California for over $2,500 in one calendar year. You may file an unlimited number of claims for $2,500 or less.

Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 7086bf198d3d242e