Ville Platte City Court cases in Evangeline County, Ville Platte , LA
Ville Platte City Court is a limited-jurisdiction city court in Ville Platte, Louisiana. It serves as a first-level forum for cases arising within its territorial area, handling misdemeanor criminal offenses, traffic violations, and municipal/state ordinance violations. On the civil side, it hears small claims, landlord-tenant (including evictions), and other civil disputes within statutory monetary limits. The court processes arraignments and trials for misdemeanors, accepts pleas, issues warrants, and manages related proceedings within its authority. Felony prosecutions and most family law matters (such as divorce, custody, and adoption) are outside its jurisdiction and are handled by the district court.
Ville Platte City Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | City Court |
| County: | Evangeline |
| Street Address: | 114 Armand St. |
| City: | Ville Platte |
| Zip Code: | 70586 |
| Phone: | 337-363-1500 |
| Fax: | 337-363-8889 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Website URL: | http://www.cityofvilleplatte.com/home.html |
| Languages: | English |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/jules.gregory.vidrine |
| Linkedin: | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jules-gregory-vidrine-5571b614/ |
Services and Case Types Handled in Ville Platte City Court
Ville Platte City Court serves the public by handling limited-jurisdiction cases arising within city limits. It:
- Accepts and processes case filings: civil (small claims, contract disputes, landlord-tenant/evictions, property damage) and criminal/traffic (misdemeanors, municipal and traffic citations).
- Schedules and conducts court hearings, including arraignments, pretrial conferences, bench trials, compliance/review hearings, and contempt/FTA matters; issues warrants when authorized.
- Manages protective-order/restraining-order filings and hearings as permitted by Louisiana law.
- Provides records, certified copies, subpoenas, and public access to dockets and forms.
- Collects fines, fees, and restitution; offers payment options and compliance monitoring.
- Coordinates with prosecutors and defense for case processing and disposition.
Note: City courts do not provide jury services; trials are typically before a judge. Jury summons and service, if applicable, are handled by the appropriate district court.