Jefferson Parish, Louisiana Court Filing
Fee Lookup

Court filing fees in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana are collected by the Jefferson Parish District Court in Gretna according to Louisiana's statutory fee schedule, plus any local surcharges authorized by county ordinance. Louisiana's court structure — District Court (civil/probate/family) / City Court / Justice of the Peace — determines which courthouse accepts which case types and what fees apply.

The Jefferson Parish District Court operates as a high-volume court with structured calendars. Confirming the current fee schedule with the clerk's office is recommended, as fees can change when new state legislation takes effect or when the county updates its local surcharge schedule.

For the full Louisiana court filing fee schedule, see our Louisiana Court Filing Fees.

The Jefferson Parish District Court is located at 200 Derbigny St, Gretna, LA 70053. The court clerk can be reached at (504) 364-2950.

Visit the court's website for current forms, fee schedules, and filing instructions.

Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

• Filing fees in Jefferson Parish are based on Louisiana's statutory schedule, which applies statewide, plus any local surcharges assessed by the county. For reference, the statewide base fees by case type are: probate and estate filings — $65–$200 (District Court — Succession Division
• varies by parish)
• civil complaints and appearances — $200–$400 (District Court
• varies by parish)
• family law matters (divorce, custody, support) — $200–$400 (District Court — Domestic Relations Division)
• small claims filings — $35–$80 (City Court / Justice of the Peace). These figures represent the state-level base
• the total amount due at the Jefferson Parish District Court in Gretna may include additional local charges.

As a high-volume jurisdiction, Jefferson Parish may assess higher local surcharges than smaller counties, reflecting the greater administrative cost of operating a busy court in Gretna.

• Beyond the initial filing fee, Jefferson Parish litigants and estate administrators should budget for recurring court costs throughout the proceeding: fees for filing subsequent motions and responses, charges for certified copies of letters testamentary or court orders (typically $5 to $25 per document in Louisiana), jury demand deposits in civil cases, and in probate matters, fees associated with filing the inventory, accountings, and petition for discharge.
• For a complete picture of expected court costs in Jefferson Parish, request the full fee schedule from the Jefferson Parish District Court clerk in Gretna before initiating the proceeding.

Louisiana is expanding e-filing across its court system. The Jefferson Parish District Court in Gretna likely participates in the state system — represented parties in civil and family matters may be required to file electronically.

Contact the clerk directly to confirm requirements for your case type and whether a convenience fee (typically $2–$8 per transaction) applies. For full statewide e-filing details, see our Louisiana Court Filing Fees.

• Jefferson Parish residents who cannot afford court filing fees may apply for a fee waiver under La.
• Code Civ.
• Proc. art. 5183.
• To apply, file a declaration of financial condition with the Jefferson Parish District Court clerk's office in Gretna at the time of your initial filing.
• The declaration lists all household income sources, monthly expenses, assets, and liabilities.
• A judge or court commissioner reviews the application and issues an order granting or denying the waiver, typically within a few days of submission.

• Eligibility for a fee waiver in Jefferson Parish generally requires that household income fall at or below 125% to 200% of the federal poverty level, or that the applicant is receiving qualifying public benefits — commonly Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, or public housing assistance.
• The specific income thresholds and qualifying programs are defined in La.
• Code Civ.
• Proc. art. 5183 and may have been updated by recent legislation.
• Ask the Jefferson Parish District Court clerk in Gretna for the current income guidelines before completing your declaration.

• A granted fee waiver covers filing fees charged by the Jefferson Parish District Court — including initial filing fees and subsequent filings in the same case — but does not cover costs owed to third parties.
• In Jefferson Parish probate proceedings, a fee waiver does not eliminate the cost of publishing a notice to creditors in a newspaper of general circulation (a statutory requirement in most states), service of process fees paid to process servers or the sheriff's office, or costs for court-ordered appraisals.
• Budget for these additional costs separately even when a fee waiver is in effect.