Tensas Parish Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Tensas Parish, LA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the St. Joseph area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$5,000
Courts (3)
3 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Tensas Parish Justice of the Peace Ward 1
107 Circle Drive
Newellton, LA 71357
Other Courthouse Locations
Tensas Parish Justice of the Peace Ward 2
St. Joseph, LA
Serves: Ward 2, Tensas Parish
Tensas Parish Justice of the Peace Ward 3
St. Joseph, LA
Serves: Ward 3, Tensas Parish
How to File in Tensas 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 Tensas Parish?
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 →