Ascension Parish Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Ascension Parish, LA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Donaldsonville area.

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Courts (3)

3 courthouses

Main Courthouse

Ascension Parish Clerk of Court - Gonzales (Main Office)

607 E. Worthey St., 1st Floor

Gonzales, LA 70737

Phone: (225) 621-8400Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Other Courthouse Locations

1st Justice Court

1004 Madison Street

Donaldsonville, LA 70346

Serves: Specific ward/district within Ascension Parish (details not specified in sources)

Phone: (225) 473-4407
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Ascension Parish Clerk of Court - Donaldsonville (Satellite Office)

300 Houmas Street

Donaldsonville, LA 70346

Serves: Ascension Parish

Phone: (225) 473-9866Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (estimated)
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How to File in Ascension Parish

E-filing available

This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.

File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

Ready to get your money back?

A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

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For statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Louisiana small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.