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
Other Courthouse Locations
Justice of the Peace Ward 1
17313 Kat Kaw Road
Franklinton, LA 70438
Serves: Ward 1, Washington Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 2
35684 Hwy 38
Mt Hermon, LA 70450
Serves: Ward 2, Washington Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 3
24512 Chinquapin Road
Franklinton, LA 70438
Serves: Ward 3, Washington Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 5
23368 Old Columbia Road
Angie, LA 70426
Serves: Ward 5, Washington Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 6
56380 Lambert Road
Bogalusa, LA 70427
Serves: Ward 6, Washington Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 7
57135 Harry Kennedy Rd
Angie, LA 70426
Serves: Ward 7, Washington Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 8
28448 Hwy 430
Franklinton, LA 70438
Serves: Ward 8, Washington Parish
Justice of the Peace Ward 9
36279 Wilfred Bond Rd
Franklinton, LA 70438
Serves: Ward 9, Washington Parish
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 guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Louisiana small claims court guide →