Washington Parish Small Claims Court

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

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$5,000

Courts (9)

9 courthouses

Main Courthouse

Washington Parish Clerk of Court

908-B Washington St

Franklinton, LA 70438

Phone: (985) 839-4663Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday

Other Courthouse Locations

Justice of the Peace Ward 1

17313 Kat Kaw Road

Franklinton, LA 70438

Serves: Ward 1, Washington Parish

Phone: (985) 839-4643Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday (General LA JP hours)
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Justice of the Peace Ward 2

35684 Hwy 38

Mt Hermon, LA 70450

Serves: Ward 2, Washington Parish

Phone: (985) 515-0666Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday (General LA JP hours)
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Justice of the Peace Ward 3

24512 Chinquapin Road

Franklinton, LA 70438

Serves: Ward 3, Washington Parish

Phone: (985) 839-6993Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday (General LA JP hours)
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Justice of the Peace Ward 5

23368 Old Columbia Road

Angie, LA 70426

Serves: Ward 5, Washington Parish

Phone: (985) 732-7004Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday (General LA JP hours)
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Justice of the Peace Ward 6

56380 Lambert Road

Bogalusa, LA 70427

Serves: Ward 6, Washington Parish

Phone: (985) 516-2512Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday (General LA JP hours)
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Justice of the Peace Ward 7

57135 Harry Kennedy Rd

Angie, LA 70426

Serves: Ward 7, Washington Parish

Phone: (985) 750-4832Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday (General LA JP hours)
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Justice of the Peace Ward 8

28448 Hwy 430

Franklinton, LA 70438

Serves: Ward 8, Washington Parish

Phone: (985) 839-5852Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday (General LA JP hours)
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Justice of the Peace Ward 9

36279 Wilfred Bond Rd

Franklinton, LA 70438

Serves: Ward 9, Washington Parish

Phone: (985) 515-1490Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday (General LA JP hours)
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How to File in Washington 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 Washington Parish?

A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

Read the demand letter guide

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.