West Baton Rouge Justice of the Peace Court - Ward 4

The Honorable  "Mike" S. Ryan, Judge  -- The Honorable "Jimmy" Fontana, Constable

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 Welcome to the Court's Website.  We hope the information contained on this site will enable you to understand the role of the Court and  the information necessary if you should ever need the courts services.

 

WHAT IS THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURT:

The Justice of the Peace Court was established by the State of Louisiana. It has the authority to decide certain criminal matters as well as civil disputes up to $5,000.00 in amount. It also has the authority to handle evictions, ordinance violations, notarize documents, and perform weddings. The Court MAY NOT hear the following cases: suits involving annulment, separation, divorce, alimony, separation of property, succession, interdiction, receivership, liquidation, habeas corpus, or the title to real estate; suits against a State agency, parish, municipality or other political subdivision, or suits against a public official performing official duties.

 

 

 

Physical Address
4142 North Riverview Drive
Port Allen, LA 70767

 
Mailing Address
Post Office Box 1052
Port Allen, LA 70767

Phone: (225)975-2534
Fax:     (225)344-6032
Email:
info.westbatonrougejp4.com

Office Hours
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m
Monday - Friday

Court Sessions
5:00p.m.
Thursday - Friday


This Court is closed on all legal holidays


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