Louisiana · Ouachita Parish

Small Claims Court in Ouachita 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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Local Courts

Where to file small claims in Ouachita 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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Ouachita Parish

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

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West Monroe
West Monroe City Court (Ouachita Parish)
2303 N 7th Street, West Monroe, LA, 71291

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 Ouachita Parish are handled at West Monroe City Court (Ouachita Parish) in West Monroe. Ouachita Parish covers 19 ZIP codes, including the Calhoun, Eros and Fairbanks areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

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

In this county

Filing in Ouachita Parish

Small claims in Ouachita Parish

Residents of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, a parish of 157,874 people, can bring small claims cases through the Louisiana Small Claims Court, which handles claims up to $5,000. In this parish, small claims matters are heard at West Monroe City Court (Ouachita Parish), located at 2303 N 7th Street in West Monroe, 71291. The court can be reached at (318) 396-2767, and further information is posted at https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/179/City-Court. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and it is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Electronic filing is not available, so filings are handled in person at the courthouse. The parish includes the communities of Monroe, West Monroe, Calhoun, Eros, Fairbanks, Sterlington, and Swartz, and covers ZIP codes such as 71201, 71203, 71225, 71280, and 71292. Ouachita Parish lies near Union Parish, Richland Parish, and Jackson Parish, each of which maintains its own courts for matters arising there.

Where Ouachita Parish hears these cases

West Monroe City Court (Ouachita Parish)

2303 N 7th Street, West Monroe, LA 71291
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Ouachita Parish at a glance

Population157,874
Court sits inWest Monroe
Court systemLouisiana Small Claims Court
Claim limit$5,000
ZIP codes in county19
Towns and cities7
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Ouachita Parish

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

Calhoun, Eros, Fairbanks, Monroe, Sterlington, Swartz, West Monroe.

ZIP codes:

71201712027120371207712087120971210712117121271213712177122571238712407128071281712917129271294

Ouachita Parish in context

Ouachita Parish is the 8th most populous of Louisiana's 64 parishes, with about 157,874 residents.

Sources for Ouachita Parish

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Ouachita Parish

$5,000
Maximum claim
$5,000 maximum
$25–$75
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Paper
E-filing
Paper or in-person filing
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 Ouachita Parish

Filing fee
$25–$75
File online
No, file in person or by mail
Where
The courthouse listed above
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FAQ

Ouachita Parish small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $5,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$25–$75.
Where do you file?+
At West Monroe City Court (Ouachita Parish).
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
West Monroe City Court (Ouachita Parish), 2303 N 7th Street, West Monroe, LA 71291. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (318) 396-2767.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Calhoun, Eros, Fairbanks, Monroe, Sterlington, Swartz, West Monroe.

Official sources

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

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