Evangeline Parish Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Evangeline Parish, LA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Ville Platte area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$5,000
Courts (5)
5 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Justice of the Peace Ward 2 (Basile)
Ville Platte, LA
Other Courthouse Locations
Justice of the Peace Ward 2 (Mamou)
2192 Navy Road
Mamou, LA 70554
Serves: Ward 2, Mamou area
Justice of the Peace Ward 3
1633 Tiger Lane
Ville Platte, LA 70586
Serves: Ward 3, Ville Platte area
Justice of the Peace Ward 4
Ville Platte, LA
Serves: Ward 4, Pine Prairie area
Justice of the Peace Ward 5
1220 Melissa Lane
Ville Platte, LA 70586
Serves: Ward 5, Ville Platte area
How to File in Evangeline 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 Evangeline Parish?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Louisiana small claims court guide →