Rapides Parish Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Rapides Parish, LA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Alexandria area.
Small claims in Louisiana — the numbers for Rapides Parish courts
$5,000
maximum claim
$75
filing fee (published)
1–10 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
No
e-filing — file in person or by mail
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Louisiana small claims guide · The form that starts a case: every field explained.
Main Courthouse
Alexandria City Court, Small Claims Division
515 Washington Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
Other Courthouse Locations
Justice of the Peace Ward 2
3870 Hwy 457
Alexandria, LA 71302
Serves: Ward 2
Justice of the Peace Ward 3, 1st Justice Court
Alexandria, LA
Serves: Ward 3, 1st Justice Court
Justice of the Peace Ward 3, 2nd Justice Court
Alexandria, LA
Serves: Ward 3, 2nd Justice Court
Justice of the Peace Ward 4, 1st Justice Court
Alexandria, LA
Serves: Ward 4, 1st Justice Court
Justice of the Peace Ward 4, 2nd Justice Court
21 Science Hill Cemetery Road
Glenmora, LA 71433
Serves: Ward 4, 2nd Justice Court
Justice of the Peace Ward 5, 1st Justice Court
157 Dixie Church Road
Sieper, LA 71472
Serves: Ward 5, 1st Justice Court
Justice of the Peace Ward 5, 2nd Justice Court
1844 Hwy 121
Hineston, LA 71438
Serves: Ward 5, 2nd Justice Court
Justice of the Peace Ward 6
257 West River Road
Glenmora, LA 71433
Serves: Ward 6
Justice of the Peace Ward 7, 1st Justice Court
115 Central Forest Road
Forest Hill, LA 71430
Serves: Ward 7, 1st Justice Court
Justice of the Peace Ward 7, 2nd Justice Court
Alexandria, LA
Serves: Ward 7, 2nd Justice Court
Justice of the Peace Ward 8
3530 England Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303
Serves: Ward 8
Justice of the Peace Ward 10
130 Pecan Grove
Pineville, LA 71360
Serves: Ward 10
Justice of the Peace Ward 11
62 Credeur Road
Pineville, LA 71360
Serves: All or parts of Deville, Ruby, Kolin, Holloway, Libuse, Hickory Grove, Big Island, Buckeye, some Pineville addresses and all of Ward 11 Rapides Parish
Pineville City Court, Small Claims Division
904 Main St
Pineville, LA 71360
Serves: Wards 9, 10, or 11 of Rapides Parish
How to File in Rapides 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 Rapides Parish?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideSmall 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 in Rapides Parish?
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 Rapides Parish?
Small claims cases in Rapides 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 in Rapides Parish?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Rapides Parish. You'll file in person or by mail. Check with the clerk before you make the trip, in case that's changed.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Rapides Parish?
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.