New Iberia City Court

New Iberia City Court cases in Iberia County, New Iberia, LA

New Iberia City Court is a limited-jurisdiction city (municipal) trial court in New Iberia, Louisiana. It serves as a first-level court for matters arising within its territorial jurisdiction, handling misdemeanor criminal offenses, municipal and parish ordinance violations, and traffic citations. The court also hears civil cases within the monetary limits set by Louisiana law, including small claims and common disputes such as landlord-tenant matters and contract claims. It conducts arraignments and bench trials where permitted, issues warrants, sets bail, and addresses preliminary proceedings in felony cases before transfer to the district court. Felony trials and most family law matters are outside its jurisdiction and are heard in the district court.

New Iberia City Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in New Iberia City Court

New Iberia City Court serves the public by administering limited civil and criminal matters within its statutory jurisdiction. Services include:
- Case filings: civil petitions, small claims, landlord‑tenant evictions, and petitions for protective orders as authorized by law.
- Criminal/traffic: processing of misdemeanors, traffic and city‑ordinance violations; issuance of warrants; bond settings.
- Court proceedings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, bench trials, probation/compliance reviews, contempt hearings, and sentencing.
- Clerk services: docketing and scheduling, records and certified copies, subpoenas and notices, and collection of fines, fees, and traffic payments.
- Access: assistance with hearing dates, interpreter and accessibility accommodations.

Jury services are not provided; jury trials are handled by the district court.