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.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$5,000
Courts (4)
4 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Justice of the Peace District 1
390 Burks Rd
Starks, LA 70661
Other Courthouse Locations
Justice of the Peace District 2
DeRidder, LA
Serves: District 2
Justice of the Peace District 4
961 Newt Hodges Road
Ragley, LA 70657
Serves: District 4
Justice of the Peace District 5
1477 Hwy 1147
DeRidder, LA 70634
Serves: District 5
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.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Louisiana small claims court guide →