St. Helena Parish Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in St. Helena Parish, LA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Greensburg area.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$5,000

Courts (6)

6 courthouses

Main Courthouse

Justice of the Peace Ward 1

PO Box 33

Greensburg, LA 70441

Phone: (225) 603-7524, (985) 514-5883Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (estimated based on Clerk of Court)

Other Courthouse Locations

Justice of the Peace Ward 2

4962 Hwy 1043

Greensburg, LA 70441

Serves: Ward 2, St. Helena Parish

Phone: (225) 222-6969, (225) 485-4004Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (estimated based on Clerk of Court)
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Justice of the Peace Ward 3

75 Caston Lane

Greensburg, LA 70441

Serves: Ward 3, St. Helena Parish

Phone: (225) 331-0363Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (estimated based on Clerk of Court)
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Justice of the Peace Ward 4

219 Dennis Lee Road

Denham Springs, LA 70726

Serves: Ward 4, St. Helena Parish

Phone: (225) 777-4475, (225) 362-4493Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (estimated based on Clerk of Court)
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Justice of the Peace Ward 5

31906 Hwy 16

Amite, LA 70422

Serves: Ward 5, St. Helena Parish

Phone: (985) 974-5868Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (estimated based on Clerk of Court)
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Justice of the Peace Ward 6

583 McMillan Lane

Kentwood, LA 70444

Serves: Ward 6, St. Helena Parish

Phone: (985) 229-3800Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (estimated based on Clerk of Court)
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How to File in St. Helena 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 St. Helena Parish?

A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

Read the demand letter guide

For statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Louisiana small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.