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1st Justice Court

Filing information for 1st Justice Court in Donaldsonville, LA. Part of the Ascension Parish small claims court system.

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E-Filing

✓ Available

Max Claim

$5,000

Courthouse Details

1st Justice Court

1004 Madison Street

Donaldsonville, LA 70346

Phone: (225) 473-4407

Area Served

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

How to File at 1st Justice Court

E-filing available

This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

Note: E-filing is available for Civil matters through the Ascension Parish Clerk of Court. State-wide e-filing platforms like eClerks LA (eclerksla.com) and eFileLA (efileus.com/eFileLA) also facilitate electronic filing in Louisiana parishes.

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.

File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee 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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Wrong court? Ascension Parish has 3 courts.

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For statewide rules, see the full Louisiana small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.