Vernon Parish Clerk of Court / 30th Judicial District Court
Filing information for Vernon Parish Clerk of Court / 30th Judicial District Court in Leesville, LA. Part of the Vernon Parish small claims court system.
Small claims in Louisiana — the numbers that apply at this court
$5,000
maximum claim
$75
filing fee (published)
1–10 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
Yes
e-filing accepted
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Louisiana small claims guide · The form that starts a case: every field explained.
Courthouse Details
Vernon Parish Clerk of Court / 30th Judicial District Court
215 S. 4th Street
Leesville, LA 71446
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 40
Leesville, LA 71496
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Area Served
Vernon Parish
How to File at Vernon Parish Clerk of Court / 30th Judicial District Court
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.
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 guideWrong court? Vernon Parish has 9 courts.
See all 9 courts in Vernon Parish →Small 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 at Vernon Parish Clerk of Court / 30th Judicial District Court?
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 Vernon Parish?
Small claims cases in Vernon 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 at Vernon Parish Clerk of Court / 30th Judicial District Court?
Electronic filing exists here, but the record indicates it isn't open to people representing themselves — it's for attorneys. Plan to file in person or by mail, and ask the clerk whether that's still the case.
Where is Vernon Parish Clerk of Court / 30th Judicial District Court, and when is it open?
Vernon Parish Clerk of Court / 30th Judicial District Court is at 215 S. 4th Street, Leesville, LA 71446. Posted hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Phone: (337) 238-1384, (337) 238-4345, (337) 238-4824. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Leesville?
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.