West Baton Rouge Parish Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Port Allen area.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$5,000

Courts (7)

7 courthouses

Main Courthouse

Port Allen City Court

330 S Alexander Ave

Port Allen, LA 70767

Phone: (225) 346-4702Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Other Courthouse Locations

West Baton Rouge Parish Justice of the Peace Ward 1

7656 South River Road

Addis, LA 70710

Serves: Ward 1

Phone: (225) 749-2035
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West Baton Rouge Parish Justice of the Peace Ward 2

1826 Allene Street

Brusly, LA 70719

Serves: Ward 2

Phone: (225) 276-1733
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West Baton Rouge Parish Justice of the Peace Ward 4

4014 N River Rd

Port Allen, LA 70767

Serves: Ward 4

Phone: (225) 381-0103
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West Baton Rouge Parish Justice of the Peace Ward 5

6111 Nolan David Road

Port Allen, LA 70767

Serves: Ward 5

Phone: (225) 383-7909
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West Baton Rouge Parish Justice of the Peace Ward 6

9243 Burnside Road

Erwinville, LA 70729

Serves: Ward 6

Phone: (225) 627-5771
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West Baton Rouge Parish Justice of the Peace Ward 7

4123 Rougon Rd

Port Allen, LA 70767

Serves: Ward 7

Phone: (225) 206-4775
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How to File in West Baton Rouge 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 West Baton Rouge 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.