Jefferson Davis Parish Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$5,000
Courts (9)
9 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Jennings City Court, Small Claims Division
210 S. State Street
Jennings, LA 70546
Other Courthouse Locations
Justice of the Peace Ward 1
413 Kellogg Avenue
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
Serves: Ward 1 of Jefferson Davis Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 2
309 Johnson Street
Elton, LA 70532
Serves: Ward 2 of Jefferson Davis Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 3
22890 TV Tower Rd
Kinder, LA 70648
Serves: Ward 3 of Jefferson Davis Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 4
609 Beaufort Street
Welsh, LA 70591
Serves: Ward 4 of Jefferson Davis Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 5
4406 Pine Island Hwy
Jennings, LA 70546
Serves: Ward 5 of Jefferson Davis Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 6
21503 Pinehill Cemetery Road
Iowa, LA 70647
Serves: Ward 6 of Jefferson Davis Parish
Lake Arthur City Court
102 Arthur Avenue
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
Serves: Town of Lake Arthur and surrounding areas
Welsh City Court
201 South Elms Street
Welsh, LA 70591
Serves: Town of Welsh and surrounding areas
How to File in Jefferson Davis 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.
Important for Jefferson Davis Parish: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
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