St. Bernard Parish Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in St. Bernard Parish, LA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Chalmette area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$5,000
Courts (11)
11 courthouses
Main Courthouse
St. Bernard Parish JP Court - Ward A
1036 Center St
Arabi, LA 70032
Other Courthouse Locations
St. Bernard Parish JP Court - Ward B
8 Carolyn Ct
Arabi, LA 70032
Serves: Ward B, St. Bernard Parish
St. Bernard Parish JP Court - Ward C
19 Queens Ct
Chalmette, LA 70043
Serves: Ward C, St. Bernard Parish
St. Bernard Parish JP Court - Ward D
2300 Pakenham Dr
Chalmette, LA 70043
Serves: Ward D, St. Bernard Parish
St. Bernard Parish JP Court - Ward E
3020 Paris Rd
Chalmette, LA 70043
Serves: Ward E, St. Bernard Parish
St. Bernard Parish JP Court - Ward F
2429 Octavia Dr
Chalmette, LA 70043
Serves: Ward F, St. Bernard Parish
St. Bernard Parish JP Court - Ward G
3804 Palmisano Blvd
Chalmette, LA 70043
Serves: Ward G, St. Bernard Parish
St. Bernard Parish JP Court - Ward H
2225 Blanchard Dr
Chalmette, LA 70043
Serves: Ward H, St. Bernard Parish
St. Bernard Parish JP Court - Ward I
Chalmette, LA
Serves: Ward I, St. Bernard Parish
St. Bernard Parish JP Court - Ward J
Chalmette, LA
Serves: Ward J, St. Bernard Parish
St. Bernard Parish JP Court - Ward K
Chalmette, LA
Serves: Ward K, St. Bernard Parish
How to File in St. Bernard 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 →