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

The civil filing fee in Rapides Parish, Louisiana is $400.00 advance deposit for a new civil suit with one service (effective August 1 2017)

Can I e-file court documents in Rapides Parish?

Yes. E-filing is available through Tyler Technologies eFileLA.

Yes. You can look up cases online at rapidesclerk.org.

Filings go to the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court. You can reach the clerk at (318) 473-8153.

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

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Civil filing fee

$400.00

E-filing

Permissive

Case lookup

Free online

Rapides Parish Clerk of Court

Karan A. Corley

E-FilingPermissive

Tyler Technologies eFileLA (Louisiana Clerks of Court Association) · (civil e-filing available)

Filing Fees

Civil Complaint

$400.00

$400.00 advance deposit for a new civil suit with one service (effective August 1 2017)

How much does it cost to file a civil case in Rapides Parish?
The civil filing fee in Rapides Parish, Louisiana is $400.00 advance deposit for a new civil suit with one service (effective August 1 2017)
Can I e-file court documents in Rapides Parish?
Yes. E-filing is available through Tyler Technologies eFileLA.
Is there a free online case search for Rapides Parish?
Yes. You can look up cases online at rapidesclerk.org.
Where do I file court documents in Rapides Parish?
Filings go to the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court. You can reach the clerk at (318) 473-8153.

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