East Baton Rouge Parish Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Baton Rouge area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$5,000
Courts (7)
7 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Baton Rouge City Court - Small Claims Division
233 Saint Louis Street, Room 251
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Other Courthouse Locations
Justice of the Peace - Ward 2, District 1
14790 Jackson Road
Zachary, LA 70791
Serves: Ward 2, District 1 of East Baton Rouge Parish
Justice of the Peace - Ward 2, District 2
20120 Plank Road, Suite A
Zachary, LA 70791
Serves: Ward 2, District 2 of East Baton Rouge Parish
Justice of the Peace - Ward 2, District 3
9524 Millwood Creek Court
Zachary, LA 70791
Serves: Ward 2, District 3 of East Baton Rouge Parish
Justice of the Peace - Ward 3, District 1
3211 Monterrey Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70814
Serves: Ward 3, District 1 of East Baton Rouge Parish
Justice of the Peace - Ward 3, District 2
5627 Superior Drive, Suite A-1
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Serves: Ward 3, District 2 of East Baton Rouge Parish
Justice of the Peace - Ward 3, District 3
9270 Siegen Lane, Suite 502
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Serves: Ward 3, District 3 of East Baton Rouge Parish
How to File in East Baton Rouge 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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