Beauregard Parish Small Claims Court

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

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Courts (4)

4 courthouses

Main Courthouse

Justice of the Peace District 1

390 Burks Rd

Starks, LA 70661

Phone: (337) 287-5325

Other Courthouse Locations

Justice of the Peace District 2

DeRidder, LA

Serves: District 2

Phone: (337) 340-0699
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Justice of the Peace District 4

961 Newt Hodges Road

Ragley, LA 70657

Serves: District 4

Phone: (337) 725-3175
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Justice of the Peace District 5

1477 Hwy 1147

DeRidder, LA 70634

Serves: District 5

Phone: (337) 463-2758
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How to File in Beauregard 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.