De Soto Parish Small Claims Court

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

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$5,000

Courts (6)

6 courthouses

Main Courthouse

De Soto Parish Justice of the Peace District 1

182 Helen Lan

Logansport, LA 71049

Phone: (318) 697–5707

Other Courthouse Locations

De Soto Parish Justice of the Peace District 2

1801 Highway 171

Stonewall, LA 71078

Serves: Precincts 3, 16, 23, and 30

Phone: (318) 925–0569
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De Soto Parish Justice of the Peace District 3

2063 Highway 481

Mansfield, LA 71052

Serves: Precincts 27, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 53, 55, 57, and 59

Phone: (318) 872–4821
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De Soto Parish Justice of the Peace District 4

2286 South Washington Street

Mansfield, LA 71052

Serves: Precincts 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 20, 52, 60, and 63

Phone: (318) 872–3291
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De Soto Parish Justice of the Peace District 5

195 Van Rambin Road

Pelican, LA 71063

Serves: Precincts 9, 21, 22, 26, 33, 38, 39, 41, and 56

Phone: (318) 755–2341
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De Soto Parish Justice of the Peace District 6

458 Tyler Road

Logansport, LA 71049

Serves: Precincts 10, 12, 19, 29, 36, 47, 49, 51, 58, and 61

Phone: (318) 697-2711
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How to File in De Soto Parish

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 take action in De Soto Parish?

A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

Read the demand letter guide

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.