Tangipahoa Parish Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Tangipahoa Parish, LA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Amite City area.

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Courts (12)

12 courthouses

Main Courthouse

Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court - Amite Office

110 N Bay Street, Ste. 100

Amite, LA 70422

Phone: (985) 748-4146Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday

Other Courthouse Locations

Amite City Court

212 East Oak Street

Amite, LA 70422

Serves: Amite City

Phone: (985) 748-8761
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Hammond City Court

303 East Thomas Street

Hammond, LA 70401

Serves: 7th Ward of Tangipahoa Parish (Northern boundary: Wardline Road / University Drive; Southern boundary: Tangipahoa Parish line including Manchac; Eastern boundary: Tangipahoa River; Western boundary: Livingston Parish line)

Phone: (985) 542-3455Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
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Justice of the Peace - Ward 1

12142 Jr. Feets Lane

Kentwood, LA 70444

Serves: Ward 1, Tangipahoa Parish

Phone: (985) 215-2376
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Justice of the Peace - Ward 2

19413 Hwy 38

Kentwood, LA 70444

Serves: Ward 2, Tangipahoa Parish

Phone: (985) 229-2514
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Justice of the Peace - Ward 3

111 North Bay Street, Suite 3

Amite, LA 70422

Serves: Ward 3, Tangipahoa Parish

Phone: (985) 747-0407
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Justice of the Peace - Ward 4

17424 Hwy 10

Kentwood, LA 70444

Serves: Ward 4, Tangipahoa Parish

Phone: (985) 517-7581
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Justice of the Peace - Ward 5

56044 North Cooper Road

Loranger, LA 70446

Serves: Ward 5, Tangipahoa Parish

Phone: (985) 878-6166
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Justice of the Peace - Ward 6

Amite City, LA

Serves: Ward 6, Tangipahoa Parish

Phone: (985) 419-0032
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Justice of the Peace - Ward 8

28238 Hwy 22

Ponchatoula, LA 70454

Serves: Ward 8, Tangipahoa Parish

Phone: (985) 845-8747
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Ponchatoula City Court

125 West Hickory Street

Ponchatoula, LA 70454

Serves: Ponchatoula City

Phone: (985) 370-7500Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
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Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court - Hammond Office

318-A NW Railroad Avenue

Hammond, LA 70401

Serves: Tangipahoa Parish

Phone: (985) 549-1638Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
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How to File in Tangipahoa 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.

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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.