Court Information
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CITY COURT INFORMATION Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30 Closed on all recognized holidays. Voice Phone (225) 346-4702 Fax Line (225) 379-3266 Judge: William T. Kleinpeter City Prosecutor: Mandie Lucas Clerk of Court: Chrissy Simoneaux Marshal: Sonny Massey |
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Cash or Money Order Credit or Debit Card No Personal Checks! Physical Address 330 S Alexander Ave Port Allen, Louisiana 70767 Mailing Address: City Court of Port Allen P.O. Box 93 Port Allen, LA. 70767 When Attending Court No guns, knives or any other weapons No cell phones Proper dress required |
HOW TO USE THE CITY COURT OF PORT ALLEN
This is an informational publication of the City Court of Port Allen. The City Judge and the employees of the City Court are not allowed to give legal advise. Therefore, you may wish to contact a lawyer, even if you intend to handle your own claim.
WHAT IS THE CITY COURT OF PORT ALLEN?
The City Court of Port Allen was established by the State of Louisiana. It is called a city court, but it has jurisdiction over all of Ward III of West Baton Rouge. It has authority to decide certain juvenile and criminal matters as well as civil disputes up to $10,000 in amount. You do not have to hire a lawyer to represent you in City Court. However, suits require written pleadings which can be too complicated for an individual to prepare on his own behalf. The technical rules of evidence are relaxed and all relevant evidence is admissible provided the Judge is satisfied as to its reliability, and he has sufficient competent evidence on which to base his judgement.
Though the procedure in the City Court of Port Allen is relatively informal, YOU MUST STILL PROVE BY COMPETENT EVIDENCE THAT THE DEFENDANT OWES YOU THE MONEY YOU SEEK. You do not have to have a lawyer, but it is advisable to get legal advise BEFORE you file a lawsuit.
The City Court of Port Allen exists as a service to you, however, it is not free. You will be required to pay a deposit before filing your suit. The Clerk can provide you with a schedule of fees and tell you how much the deposit will be. The deposit is an advance toward the actual cost incurred during the suit. The Clerk cannot predict exactly how much the final costs will be. If the cost exceeds the deposit, you will be required to post additional deposits as the case progresses. If a judgement is rendered in your favor, the Court may order the defendant to reimburse you for the costs. The Court cannot guarantee that you will get your money back. If you file the suit, you are responsible to the Court for payment of all costs.