Terrebonne Parish Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Terrebonne Parish, LA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Houma area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$5,000
Courts (10)
10 courthouses
Main Courthouse
City Court of Houma - Small Claims Division
8046 Main Street
Houma, LA 70360
Other Courthouse Locations
Justice of the Peace Ward 1
204 Ciera Drive
Houma, LA 70360
Serves: Ward 1, Terrebonne Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 2
104 Nottoway Dr
Houma, LA 70360
Serves: Ward 2, Terrebonne Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 4
103 Georgi Girl Drive
Houma, LA 70363
Serves: Ward 4, Terrebonne Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 5
105 Gaudet Dr
Bourg, LA 70343
Serves: Ward 5, Terrebonne Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 6
917 Hwy. 55
Montegut, LA 70377
Serves: Ward 6, Terrebonne Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 7
201 Mes Amis Lane
Chauvin, LA 70344
Serves: Ward 7, Terrebonne Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 8
4922 N. Bayou Black Dr
Gibson, LA 70356
Serves: Ward 8, Terrebonne Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 9
3938 Southdown Mandalay Rd
Houma, LA 70360
Serves: Ward 9, Terrebonne Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 10
184 Dominique Court
Theriot, LA 70397
Serves: Ward 10, Terrebonne Parish
How to File in Terrebonne 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.
Ready to get your money back?
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 →