St. Tammany Parish Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in St. Tammany Parish, LA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Covington area.
Small claims in Louisiana — the numbers for St. Tammany 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 Ward 1
71219 Lake Placid Dr.
Covington, LA 70433
Other Courthouse Locations
City Court of East St. Tammany (formerly City Court of Slidell)
501 Bouscaren Street
Slidell, LA 70458
Serves: Most of East St. Tammany Parish (Wards 8 and 9)
Justice of the Peace Ward 2
10595 Hwy 40
Folsom, LA 70437
Justice of the Peace Ward 3
73477 Tammy Lane
Covington, LA 70435
Justice of the Peace Ward 4
225 St. Anne Drive
Mandeville, LA 70471
Justice of the Peace Ward 5
31392 Cowart Road
Bush, LA 70431
Justice of the Peace Ward 6
35313 Herman Singletary Road
Pearl River, LA 70452
Justice of the Peace Ward 7
Covington, LA
Justice of the Peace Ward 8
100 Galeria Blvd., Ste. 3
Slidell, LA 70461
Serves: Slidell and Pearl River
Justice of the Peace Ward 10
71667 Leveson St, Suite 6
Abita Springs, LA 70420
How to File in St. Tammany 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. Tammany 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. Tammany 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. Tammany Parish?
Small claims cases in St. Tammany 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. Tammany Parish?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in St. Tammany 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. Tammany 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.