Lafourche Parish Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Lafourche Parish, LA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Thibodaux area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$5,000
Courts (4)
4 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Lafourche Parish 1st Justice of the Peace Court
819 Oak Lane
Thibodaux, LA 70301
Other Courthouse Locations
Lafourche Parish 2nd Justice of the Peace Court
115 Uzee Lane
Raceland, LA 70394
Serves: Ward 3 / 2nd District of Lafourche Parish
Lafourche Parish 3rd Justice of the Peace Court
5020 Hwy 1
Raceland, LA 70394
Serves: Ward 3 / 4th District of Lafourche Parish
Lafourche Parish 4th Justice of the Peace Court
16358 West Avenue A
Galliano, LA 70354
Serves: South Lafourche Area from Intercoastal Bridge in Larose to Port Fourchon (Tenth Ward)
How to File in Lafourche 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 Lafourche 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 →