Caddo Parish Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Caddo Parish, Louisiana.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$300.00
E-filing
Permissive
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$450.00

At $300, the civil filing fee in Caddo Parish is lower than most nearby counties (median $350 across 5 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Caddo Parish Clerk of Court (1st Judicial District Court)

Mike Spence

501 Texas St, Shreveport, LA 71101
E-FilingPermissive

Caddo Clerk Civil E-Filing

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Civil Complaint
$300.00
$300.00 advance cost deposit for a new civil suit (one service, except domestic/election/challenge suits), Caddo Parish Clerk (1st JDC) court-cost schedule eff. 2026-01-01; advance deposit under La. R.S. 13:842
Divorce / Family
$450.00
$450.00 advance cost deposit for a new domestic/divorce suit (one service, includes judgment deposit), Caddo Parish Clerk (1st JDC) eff. 2026-01-01

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Caddo Parish?

    The civil filing fee in Caddo Parish, Louisiana is $300.00 advance cost deposit for a new civil suit (one service, except domestic/election/challenge suits), Caddo Parish Clerk (1st JDC) court-cost schedule eff. 2026-01-01; advance deposit under La. R.S. 13:842.

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Caddo Parish?

    $450.00 advance cost deposit for a new domestic/divorce suit (one service, includes judgment deposit), Caddo Parish Clerk (1st JDC) eff. 2026-01-01.

  • Can I e-file court documents in Caddo Parish?

    Yes. E-filing is available through Caddo Clerk Civil E-Filing.

  • Is there a free online case search for Caddo Parish?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at caddoclerk.com.

  • Where do I file court documents in Caddo Parish?

    Filings go to the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court (1st Judicial District Court), located at 501 Texas St, Shreveport, LA 71101. You can reach the clerk at (318) 226-6780.

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