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Small Claims Court in Vernon 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 Vernon 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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Vernon Parish

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Leesville
Vernon Parish Judicial District Court 30
215 S. 4th Street, Leesville, LA, 71446
(337) 238-1384

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 Vernon Parish are handled at Vernon Parish Judicial District Court 30 in Leesville. Vernon Parish covers 12 ZIP codes, including the Anacoco, Evans and Fort Polk areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Vernon Parish

Small claims in Vernon Parish

Residents of Vernon Parish, Louisiana, a parish with a population of 45,819, can file small claims cases through the Louisiana Small Claims Court, which handles claims up to $5,000. Cases are heard at the Vernon Parish Judicial District Court 30, located at 215 S. 4th Street in Leesville, 71446, and the court can be reached at (337) 238-1384. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. Electronic filing is not available, so filings are handled at the courthouse. The parish covers communities including Anacoco, Evans, Fort Polk, Hornbeck, Kurthwood, Leesville, New Llano, Pitkin, Rosepine, Simpson, and Slagle, along with ZIP codes such as 70639, 70656, 71403, 71439, 71459, and 71474. Vernon Parish lies near Sabine Parish, Beauregard Parish, and Allen Parish. The court provides a forum for resolving claims that fall within the 5000 dollar limit set for small claims matters in Louisiana.

Where Vernon Parish hears these cases

Vernon Parish Judicial District Court 30

215 S. 4th Street, Leesville, LA 71446
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Vernon Parish at a glance

Population45,819
Court sits inLeesville
Court systemLouisiana Small Claims Court
Claim limit$5,000
ZIP codes in county12
Towns and cities11
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Vernon Parish

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

Anacoco, Evans, Fort Polk, Hornbeck, Kurthwood, Leesville, New Llano, Pitkin, Rosepine, Simpson, Slagle.

ZIP codes:

706397065670659714037143971443714467145971461714747147571496

Vernon Parish in context

Vernon Parish is the 24th most populous of Louisiana's 64 parishes, with about 45,819 residents. Vernon Parish Judicial District Court 30, in Leesville, is about 16 miles from the Sabine Parish courthouse in Many.

Nearby counties

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

Sources for Vernon Parish

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Vernon 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 Vernon Parish

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

Vernon 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 Vernon Parish Judicial District Court 30.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Vernon Parish Judicial District Court 30, 215 S. 4th Street, Leesville, LA 71446. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (337) 238-1384.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Anacoco, Evans, Fort Polk, Hornbeck, Kurthwood, Leesville, New Llano, Pitkin, Rosepine, Simpson, Slagle.

Official sources

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

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