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Senate approves higher small-claims limits and adjusted filing fees after access-to-justice debate
Summary
The Senate passed a compromise to raise the small-claims jurisdictional limit to $12,500 and adjusted filing fees after floor negotiations and an amendment. Supporters said it expands affordable access to court; critics warned higher fees could deter low-income claimants.
The Utah Senate adopted amendments to Second Substitute Senate Bill 176 on Day 37, raising the small-claims jurisdictional limit and revising filing fees.
Senator Urquhart and colleagues negotiated Amendment No. 2 to increase jurisdictional amounts — the sponsor described the negotiated change as raising the small-claims…
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