Lincoln Parish Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Lincoln Parish, LA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Ruston area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$5,000
Courts (3)
3 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Lincoln Parish Clerk of Court (Clerk's Docket Small Claims)
100 West Texas Avenue
Ruston, LA 71270
Other Courthouse Locations
Choudrant Justice of Peace Court
2629 U.S. 80
Choudrant, LA 71227
Serves: Choudrant area of Lincoln Parish (for claims up to $5,000)
E-FILESimsboro Justice of Peace Court (Ward 3)
5570 Highway 563
Simsboro, LA 71275
Serves: Simsboro area of Lincoln Parish (for claims up to $5,000)
How to File in Lincoln Parish
E-filing available
This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
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 get your money back?
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 →