LaSalle Parish Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in LaSalle Parish, LA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Jena area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$5,000
Courts (5)
5 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Justice of the Peace District 1
1004 Hwy 3071
Olla, LA 71465
Other Courthouse Locations
Justice of the Peace District 2
PO Box 196
Olla, LA 71465
Serves: Precincts 2-1, 3-1, 3-2, 4-3
Justice of the Peace District 3
200 Lakeview Loop
Jena, LA 71342
Serves: Precincts 7-1, 7-2, 8-2, 8-3, 8-5, 8-6, 8-7
Justice of the Peace District 4
1205 Steen Loop
Jena, LA 71342
Serves: Precincts 5-1, 6-1, 6-2, 10-1
Justice of the Peace District 5
494 Hwy 460
Jena, LA 71342
Serves: Precincts 9-1, 9-2, 9-3, 9-4, 9-5
How to File in LaSalle 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 LaSalle Parish?
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