SECTION 16.1-122.1. Small claims court; designated  


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.

1988, c. 799; 1989, c. 451; 1990, c. 564; 1994, c. 8.01-195.1 ; 1995, c. 8.01-195.1 ; 1998, cc. 8.01-195.1 , 8.01-195.1 .