Lafourche Parish Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$300.00
E-filing
No
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$275.00

At $300, the civil filing fee in Lafourche Parish is lower than most nearby counties (median $400 across 3 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court

Annette M. Fontana

Self-Help & Jury

E-FilingNo

Lafourche Clerk of Court Clerk Connect (in-house e-filing) · conventional filing also permitted

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Civil Complaint
$300.00
Advance cost deposit, no fixed statutory filing fee (La. R.S. 13:842); new civil suit advance deposit $300.00 (all other new suits, one service incl.), Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court civil fee schedule
Divorce / Family
$275.00
$275.00 (divorce, no rules/TRO; $375.00 w/rule, Lafourche Parish Clerk civil fee schedule)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana is Advance cost deposit, no fixed statutory filing fee (La. R.S. 13:842); new civil suit advance deposit $300.00 (all other new suits, one service incl.), Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court civil fee schedule.

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

    $275.00 (divorce, no rules/TRO; $375.00 w/rule, Lafourche Parish Clerk civil fee schedule)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through Lafourche Clerk of Court Clerk Connect.

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Lafourche Parish?

    Filings go to the Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court. You can reach the clerk at (985) 447-4841.

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