Bastrop City Court, Small Claims Division
Filing information for Bastrop City Court, Small Claims Division in Bastrop, LA. Part of the Morehouse Parish small claims court system.
Small claims in Louisiana — the numbers that apply at this court
$5,000
maximum claim
$75
filing fee (published)
1–10 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
Yes
e-filing accepted
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Louisiana small claims guide · The form that starts a case: every field explained.
Courthouse Details
Bastrop City Court, Small Claims Division
202 East Jefferson
Bastrop, LA 71220
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 391
Bastrop, LA 71220
Area Served
Wards 3 and 4 of Morehouse Parish
How to File at Bastrop City Court, Small Claims Division
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing is available through the Louisiana Clerks' Remote Access Authority (LCRAA) statewide portal. Morehouse Parish Clerk of Court has implemented e-filing.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee 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 guideWrong court? Morehouse Parish has 9 courts.
See all 9 courts in Morehouse Parish →Small claims rules in Louisiana
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $5,000.
Filed in Justice of the Peace courts in rural areas, City Courts in urban areas
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
10 yrs written contract · 10 yrs oral contract · 1 yr property damage · 1 yr personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case at Bastrop City Court, Small Claims Division?
Filing fees in Louisiana are set by the state and are $75. If you can't afford the fee, Louisiana offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in Morehouse Parish?
Small claims cases in Morehouse Parish are limited to $5,000. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online at Bastrop City Court, Small Claims Division?
Electronic filing exists here, but the record indicates it isn't open to people representing themselves — it's for attorneys. Plan to file in person or by mail, and ask the clerk whether that's still the case.
Where is Bastrop City Court, Small Claims Division, and when is it open?
Bastrop City Court, Small Claims Division is at 202 East Jefferson, Bastrop, LA 71220. Phone: (318) 283-0257. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Bastrop?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.