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.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$5,000
Courts (15)
15 courthouses
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.
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