St. John the Baptist Parish Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in St. John the Baptist Parish, LA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Edgard area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$5,000
Courts (2)
2 courthouses
Main Courthouse
St. John the Baptist Parish Clerk of Court - Westbank (Edgard Courthouse)
2393 Highway 18
Edgard, LA 70049
Other Courthouse Locations
St. John the Baptist Parish Clerk of Court - Eastbank (New Government Complex)
1811 W. Airline Hwy
LaPlace, LA 70068
Serves: Parish-wide
How to File in St. John the Baptist 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 →