Louisiana · East Baton Rouge Parish

Small Claims Court in East Baton Rouge Parish

A complete filing guide.

Small claims court is where money disputes are resolved on simplified procedures, with a filing fee set by the court and a hearing before a judge.

Below: the claim limit, the court's filing fee, the courthouse with its hours and phone, the towns and ZIP codes this county covers, and how to file. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it for you.

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Where to file small claims in East Baton Rouge Parish

Small claims here are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case.

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East Baton Rouge Parish

Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge City Court
233 St. Louis Street, Room 251, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802
(225) 389-3017

Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.

Small claims filings from East Baton Rouge Parish are handled at Baton Rouge City Court in Baton Rouge. East Baton Rouge Parish covers 48 ZIP codes, including the Baker, Baton Rouge and Greenwell Springs areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in East Baton Rouge Parish

Small claims in East Baton Rouge Parish

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, has a population of 453,022 and includes the towns of Baker, Baton Rouge, Greenwell Springs, Pride, and Zachary, along with ZIP codes such as 70802, 70806, 70814, and 70820. Small claims cases in the parish are handled through the Louisiana Small Claims Court, with the claim limit set at $5,000. Baton Rouge City Court hears these matters and is located at 233 St. Louis Street, Room 251, in Baton Rouge, 70802. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed on Saturday and Sunday. It can be reached by telephone at (225) 389-3017, and information is posted at http://brgov.com/dept/citycourt/. Electronic filing is not available, so filings are handled in person at the courthouse during its posted hours. East Baton Rouge Parish lies near West Baton Rouge Parish, East Feliciana Parish, and Livingston Parish, which are served by their own courts rather than by Baton Rouge City Court.

Where East Baton Rouge Parish hears these cases

Baton Rouge City Court

233 St. Louis Street, Room 251, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

East Baton Rouge Parish at a glance

Population453,022
Court sits inBaton Rouge
Court systemLouisiana Small Claims Court
Claim limit$5,000
ZIP codes in county48
Towns and cities5
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in East Baton Rouge Parish

A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:

Baker, Baton Rouge, Greenwell Springs, Pride, Zachary.

All 48 ZIP codes in East Baton Rouge Parish
707047071470739707707079170801708027080370804708057080670807708087080970810708117081270813708147081570816708177081870819708207082170822708237082570826708277083170833708357083670837708737087470879708837088470891708927089370894708957089670898

East Baton Rouge Parish in context

East Baton Rouge Parish is the 1st most populous of Louisiana's 64 parishes, with about 453,022 residents. Baton Rouge City Court, in Baton Rouge, is about 13 miles from the Livingston Parish courthouse in Livingston.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

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The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in East Baton Rouge Parish

$5,000
Maximum claim
$5,000 maximum
$75.50
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Available
E-filing
File electronically
Permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Allowed, not required

Rules set by Louisiana

State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in East Baton Rouge Parish

Filing fee
$75.50
File online
Yes, this court accepts small-claims filings online
Where
The courthouse listed above
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FAQ

East Baton Rouge Parish small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $5,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$75.50.
Where do you file?+
At Baton Rouge City Court.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Baton Rouge City Court, 233 St. Louis Street, Room 251, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (225) 389-5279.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Baker, Baton Rouge, Greenwell Springs, Pride, Zachary.

Official sources

Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.

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