CODE OF VIRGINIA

SMALL CLAIMS COURT; DESIGNATED (§ 16.1-122.1)

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.

HISTORY: 1988, c. 799; 1989, c. 451; 1990, c. 564; 1994, c. 576; 1995, c. 589;
1998, cc. 656, 779.