Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court, Civil Department
Filing information for Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court, Civil Department in Monroe, LA. Part of the Ouachita Parish small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$5,000
Courthouse Details
Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court, Civil Department
301 South Grand Street, Room 104
Monroe, LA 71201
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1862
Monroe, LA 71210
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Area Served
Ouachita Parish
How to File at Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court, Civil Department
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing is available through the Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court. Effective January 1, 2026, all filings submitted by an attorney must be filed either in person or electronically. Documents must be in PDF format. Monroe City Court does not explicitly mention e-filing for small claims, but allows fax 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.
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