What Justice Courts Do
- Small Claims Court — civil disputes under $5,000. No lawyer required; quick and informal.
- Evictions — lawful removals with notice, hearing, and court orders.
- Peace Bonds — orders to keep the peace in qualifying circumstances.
- Marriage Ceremonies — authorized officiants under Louisiana law.
- Notary — Justices of The Peace are "Ex-Officio Notary's" empowered to perform notarial acts.