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.
Small claims in Louisiana — the numbers for De Soto Parish courts
$5,000
maximum claim
$75
filing fee (published)
1–10 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
No
e-filing — file in person or by mail
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Louisiana small claims guide · The form that starts a case: every field explained.
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.
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 guideSmall claims rules in Louisiana
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $5,000.
Filed in Justice of the Peace courts in rural areas, City Courts in urban areas
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
10 yrs written contract · 10 yrs oral contract · 1 yr property damage · 1 yr personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case in De Soto Parish?
Filing fees in Louisiana are set by the state and are $75. If you can't afford the fee, Louisiana offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in De Soto Parish?
Small claims cases in De Soto Parish are limited to $5,000. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online in De Soto Parish?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in De Soto Parish. You'll file in person or by mail. Check with the clerk before you make the trip, in case that's changed.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in De Soto Parish?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.