Civil Court Costs

 Civil Court Costs Schedule

(LSA R.S. 13:2002B)
(LSA R.S. 13:1910)
(LSA R.S. 13:5807)

Effective July 1, 2020

Advance Deposits Required

New Suits
$172.00, plus $30.00 for each additional defendant.

When service is made through the Secretary of State – $200.00, plus $30.00 for each additional defendant.

J.D. Rules
In City Limits – $92.00, plus $30.00 for each additional defendant In Ward One – $92.00, plus $30 for each additional defendant Out of City & Ward – $92.00, plus $30.00 for each additional defendant

Garnishment

In City Limits – $172.00
In Ward One – $172.00
Out of City & Ward – $182.00

Seizure
In City Limits – $200.00, plus $30.00 for each additional defendant.
In Ward One – $225.00, plus $30.00 for each additional defendant.

Subpoenas

In City/Ward – $30.00 each
Out – $60.00 each