Ouachita Parish Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Ouachita Parish, LA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Monroe area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
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Max Claim
$5,000
Courts (8)
8 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court, Civil Department
301 South Grand Street, Room 104
Monroe, LA 71201
Other Courthouse Locations
Justice of the Peace Ward 1
100 Camelot Place
Monroe, LA 71203
Serves: Ward 1, Ouachita Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 2
26 Quail Ridge Drive
Monroe, LA 71203
Serves: Ward 2, Ouachita Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 6
643 Hwy 837
Calhoun, LA 71225
Serves: Ward 6, Ouachita Parish (Calhoun area)
Justice of the Peace Ward 7
3939 New Natchitoches Road
West Monroe, LA 71292
Serves: Ward 7, Ouachita Parish (West Monroe area)
Justice of the Peace Ward 8
375 Caples Road
West Monroe, LA 71292
Serves: Ward 8, Ouachita Parish (West Monroe area)
Justice of the Peace Ward 9
222 Owens Road
West Monroe, LA 71292
Serves: Ward 9, Ouachita Parish (West Monroe area)
Monroe City Court
600 Calypso Street
Monroe, LA 71201
Serves: Monroe and Wards 3 & 10 of Ouachita Parish
How to File in Ouachita 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 →