Winnsboro City Court cases in Franklin County, Winnsboro, LA
Winnsboro City Court is a limited-jurisdiction city (municipal-level) court in Winnsboro, Louisiana. It serves as a first-instance forum for matters arising within its territorial jurisdiction, handling misdemeanor criminal cases, violations of municipal ordinances, and traffic citations. On the civil side, it hears limited-value civil disputes, including small claims, contract and property-damage actions, and landlord-tenant matters such as evictions. The court does not handle felony prosecutions or family law (e.g., divorce or custody), which are within the jurisdiction of the district court for Franklin Parish.
Winnsboro City Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | City Court |
| County: | Franklin |
| Street Address: | 1308 Cornell St. |
| City: | Winnsboro |
| Zip Code: | 71295 |
| Phone: | 318-435-5133 |
| Fax: | 318-435-6792 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.townofwinnsborola.com/ |
| Languages: | English |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/ann.b.mcintyre |
Services and Case Types Handled in Winnsboro City Court
Winnsboro City Court serves the public by handling:
- Traffic and city-ordinance violations, and other misdemeanor matters.
- Limited civil cases within its statutory monetary limit, including small claims and landlord-tenant/eviction actions.
Core services include:
- Case filings (civil, small claims, evictions) and processing of citations/complaints.
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, motions, bench trials, and sentencing.
- Issuing summonses and warrants; managing calendars and continuances.
- Fine, fee, and restitution payments; compliance reviews.
- Records, copies, and certifications; standard forms and filing guidance (no legal advice).
Protective orders: The court accepts eligible protective-order or temporary restraining order filings as authorized by law and refers parties to the appropriate court when required.
Jury services: Not provided; cases are heard by a judge.
Additional public services may include interpreter and accessibility accommodations upon request.