Virginia § 16.1-122.1 Small claims court; designated

Virginia Statutes

§ 16.1-122.1 — Small claims court; designated

Virginia § 16.1-122.1

Title 16.1COURTS NOT OF RECORD

Ch. 6VENUE, JURISDICTION AND PROCEDURE IN CIVIL MATTERS

Art. 5SMALL CLAIMS COURT

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Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-122.1 (2026).

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On or before July 1, 1999, each general district court shall establish, using existing facilities, a small claims division to be designated a small claims court.

Such courts shall not have jurisdiction over suits against the Commonwealth under the Virginia Tort Claims Act (§ 8.01-195.1 et seq.) or suits against any officer or employee of the Commonwealth for claims arising out of the performance of their official duties or responsibilities.

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On or before July 1, 1999, each general district court shall establish, using existing facilities, a small claims division to be designated a small claims court.

Such courts shall not have jurisdiction over suits against the Commonwealth under the Virginia Tort Claims Act (§ 8.01-195.1 et seq.) or suits against any officer or employee of the Commonwealth for claims arising out of the performance of their official duties or responsibilities.