Sabine Parish Justice of the Peace District 3
Filing information for Sabine Parish Justice of the Peace District 3 in Zwolle, LA. Part of the Sabine 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
Sabine Parish Justice of the Peace District 3
24037 Highway 191
Zwolle, LA 71449
Area Served
Justice of the Peace District 3, Sabine Parish
How to File at Sabine Parish Justice of the Peace District 3
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing is available for civil cases, including small claims, through the Clerk of Court's office via the Tybera platform.
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? Sabine Parish has 5 courts.
See all 5 courts in Sabine 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 Sabine Parish Justice of the Peace District 3?
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 Sabine Parish?
Small claims cases in Sabine 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 Sabine Parish Justice of the Peace District 3?
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 Sabine Parish Justice of the Peace District 3, and when is it open?
Sabine Parish Justice of the Peace District 3 is at 24037 Highway 191, Zwolle, LA 71449. Phone: (318) 645–4648. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Zwolle?
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.