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Justice of the Peace Ward 5

Filing information for Justice of the Peace Ward 5 in Pitkin, LA. Part of the Vernon Parish small claims court system.

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E-Filing

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Max Claim

$5,000

Courthouse Details

Justice of the Peace Ward 5

132 P. Lacaze Rd

Pitkin, LA 70655

Phone: (318) 358-5351, (318) 481-1951 (cell)

Area Served

Ward 5, Pitkin

How to File at Justice of the Peace Ward 5

E-filing available

This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

Note: E-filing is available for new Civil suits and additional documents/pleadings on existing Civil suits in Vernon Parish through eclerksla.com. It incurs appropriate Clerk Fees, an Online Service Fee ($7.50 per submission), and a credit card Convenience Fee. All eFilings must be paid upon completion via credit card.

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.

File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

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Data verified May 6, 2026.