Bienville Parish Small Claims Court

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

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Courts (6)

6 courthouses

Main Courthouse

Bienville Parish Justice of the Peace District 1

2130 Hickory Street

Arcadia, LA 71001

Phone: (318) 263-4546Hours: Contact court for hours

Other Courthouse Locations

Bienville Parish Clerk of Court (for Clerk's Docket Suits)

100 Courthouse Drive Suite 1100

Arcadia, LA 71001

Serves: Bienville Parish

Phone: (318) 263-2123Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
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Bienville Parish Justice of the Peace District 2

1043 First Street

Gibsland, LA 71028

Serves: Justice of the Peace District 2

Phone: (318) 843-6782Hours: Contact court for hours
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Bienville Parish Justice of the Peace District 3

4281 Hwy 507

Jamestown, LA 71045

Serves: Justice of the Peace District 3

Phone: (318) 268-0209Hours: Contact court for hours
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Bienville Parish Justice of the Peace District 4

5952 Hwy 154

Jamestown, LA 71045

Serves: Justice of the Peace District 4

Phone: (318) 894-3309Hours: Contact court for hours
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Bienville Parish Justice of the Peace District 5

1355 Sand Hill Road

Quitman, LA 71268

Serves: Justice of the Peace District 5

Phone: (318) 259-8254Hours: Contact court for hours
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How to File in Bienville 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.