Lafayette Parish Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Lafayette Parish, LA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Lafayette area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$5,000
Courts (9)
9 courthouses
Main Courthouse
City Court of Lafayette - Small Claims Division
105 East Convent Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
Other Courthouse Locations
Justice of the Peace Ward 1
811 Rue Bon Secours
Scott, LA 70583
Serves: Ward 1, Lafayette Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 2
203 Long Creek Lane
Scott, LA 70583
Serves: Ward 2, Lafayette Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 4
4256 Verot School Road
Youngsville, LA 70592
Serves: Ward 4, Lafayette Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 5
108 Broadview Dr
Broussard, LA 70518
Serves: Ward 5, Lafayette Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 6
1019 Hector Conolly
Carencro, LA 70520
Serves: Ward 6, Lafayette Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 7
1427 P. La Neuville Road
Lafayette, LA 70508
Serves: Ward 7, Lafayette Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 8
500 Touchet Road
Lafayette, LA 70506
Serves: Ward 8, Lafayette Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 9
152 Cane Run
Youngsville, LA 70592
Serves: Ward 9, Lafayette Parish
How to File in Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 →