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.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$5,000
Courts (9)
9 courthouses
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?
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