Avoyelles Parish Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Avoyelles Parish, LA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Marksville area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$5,000
Courts (11)
11 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Marksville City Court
427 North Washington St.
Marksville, LA 71351
Other Courthouse Locations
Bunkie City Court
107 West Oak Street
Bunkie, LA 71322
Serves: City of Bunkie, Ward 10
Justice of the Peace Ward 1
902 Hwy 107
Centerpoint, LA 71323
Serves: Ward 1 (Effie-Centerpoint area)
Justice of the Peace Ward 3
2326 LeGlise Street
Mansura, LA 71350
Serves: Ward 3 (Mansura area)
Justice of the Peace Ward 4
4142 Bordelon Street (City Hall)
Hessmer, LA 71341
Serves: Ward 4 (Hessmer area)
Justice of the Peace Ward 5
111 German Bayou Road
Marksville, LA 71351
Serves: Ward 5 (Fifth Ward/Marksville area)
Justice of the Peace Ward 6
791 Big Bend Road
Moreauville, LA 71355
Serves: Ward 6 (Moreauville-Bordelonville area)
Justice of the Peace Ward 7
2254 Hwy 105
Simmesport, LA 71369
Serves: Ward 7 (Simmesport area)
Justice of the Peace Ward 8
206 English Road
Plaucheville, LA 71362
Serves: Ward 8 (Plaucheville area)
Justice of the Peace Ward 9
778 Choupique Lane
Cottonport, LA 71327
Serves: Ward 9 (Cottonport area)
Justice of the Peace Ward 11
897 South Bayou DeGlaise Road
Cottonport, LA 71327
Serves: Ward 11 (Cottonport-Longbridge area)
How to File in Avoyelles 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.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Louisiana small claims court guide →