St. James Parish Small Claims Court

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

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$5,000

Courts (7)

7 courthouses

Main Courthouse

Justice of the Peace District 1

277 North Magnolia Avenue

Gramercy, LA 70052

Phone: (225) 610-3169Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Varies by Justice of the Peace)

Other Courthouse Locations

Justice of the Peace District 2

12087 Dey Say Street

Lutcher, LA 70071

Serves: Lutcher area (District 2)

Phone: (225) 206-4554Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Varies by Justice of the Peace)

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Justice of the Peace District 3

3405 S Angell Street

Paulina, LA 70763

Serves: Paulina area (District 3)

Phone: (225) 806-1287Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Varies by Justice of the Peace)

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Justice of the Peace District 4

3506 Hwy 44

Paulina, LA 70763

Serves: Paulina/Convent area (District 4)

Phone: (225) 869-3752Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Varies by Justice of the Peace)

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Justice of the Peace District 5

8249 Hwy 18

St. James, LA 70086

Serves: St. James area (District 5)

Phone: (225) 473-1505Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Varies by Justice of the Peace)

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Justice of the Peace District 6

2320 Perkins Street

Vacherie, LA 70090

Serves: Vacherie area (District 6)

Phone: (225) 614-2357Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Varies by Justice of the Peace)

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Justice of the Peace District 7

13542 Hwy 643

Vacherie, LA 70090

Serves: Vacherie area (District 7)

Phone: (225) 265-2921Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Varies by Justice of the Peace)

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How to File in St. James Parish

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File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.

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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. James Parish?

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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.