St. Landry Parish Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in St. Landry Parish, LA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Opelousas area.
Small claims in Louisiana — the numbers for St. Landry Parish courts
$5,000
maximum claim
$75
filing fee (published)
1–10 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
No
e-filing — file in person or by mail
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Louisiana small claims guide · The form that starts a case: every field explained.
Main Courthouse
Justice of the Peace District 4
113 South Budd Street
Sunset, LA 70584
Other Courthouse Locations
Eunice City Court
300 South 2nd Street
Eunice, LA 70535
Serves: Eunice City Limits
Justice of the Peace District 5
476 Main Street
Cankton, LA 70584
Serves: District 5 (Cankton area)
Justice of the Peace District 6 (Karen Quebedeaux Smith)
168 Northwood Road
Arnaudville, LA 70512
Serves: District 6 (Arnaudville area)
Justice of the Peace District 6 (Linda Stelly)
7420 Hwy 93
Arnaudville, LA 70512
Serves: District 6 (Arnaudville area)
Justice of the Peace District 7
Opelousas, LA
Serves: District 7 (Melville area)
Justice of the Peace District 8
Opelousas, LA
Serves: District 8 (Port Barre area)
Justice of the Peace District 9
7981 Hwy 71
Washington, LA 70589
Serves: District 9 (Washington area)
Opelousas City Court
127 East Grolee St
Opelousas, LA 70570
Serves: Opelousas City Limits and Ward One
How to File in St. Landry 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. Landry Parish?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideSmall 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 in St. Landry Parish?
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 St. Landry Parish?
Small claims cases in St. Landry 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 in St. Landry Parish?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in St. Landry Parish. You'll file in person or by mail. Check with the clerk before you make the trip, in case that's changed.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in St. Landry Parish?
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.