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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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