Thibodaux City Court cases in Lafourche County, Thibodaux, LA
Thibodaux City Court is a municipal (city) court of limited jurisdiction in Thibodaux, Louisiana. It functions as a first-level trial court for matters arising within its territorial jurisdiction, handling misdemeanors, city ordinance violations, and traffic offenses, and conducting trials and sentencing for those cases. On the civil side, it hears limited civil disputes within statutory monetary limits, including small claims and landlord-tenant/eviction actions. The court does not try felony cases or most family law matters such as divorce or child custody; those are handled by the parish's district court (17th Judicial District Court). Its primary role is to provide prompt, accessible adjudication of lower-level criminal, traffic, and civil cases.
Thibodaux City Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | City Court |
| County: | Lafourche |
| Street Address: | 1309 Canal Blvd. |
| City: | Thibodaux |
| Zip Code: | 70302 |
| Phone: | 985-446-7209 |
| Fax: | 985-446-7275 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.ci.thibodaux.la.us/Departments/Court/Index |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | ccot@ci.thibodaux.la.us |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Thibodaux-City-Court/207077482802732 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Thibodaux City Court
Thibodaux City Court provides accessible, limited-jurisdiction justice services for the public within its city limits.
- Case types: traffic and parking citations; misdemeanor and city-ordinance violations; limited civil matters, including small claims, landlord-tenant/evictions, garnishments, and other monetary disputes within statutory limits.
- Case filings: accepts civil petitions (small claims, evictions, garnishments), criminal/traffic filings, and related motions; provides standardized forms and filing guidance (not legal advice).
- Protective orders: processes protective-order/TRO requests and conducts related hearings when authorized by law, or directs parties to the appropriate court.
- Court hearings: schedules arraignments, pretrial conferences, bench trials, small-claims and eviction hearings, compliance/probation reviews, and contempt proceedings.
- Jury services: no jury trials; matters are heard by a judge.
- Public services: issues summonses and warrants, sets misdemeanor bonds, maintains records, provides certified copies, and accepts fines/fees with available payment options (including plans or online, if offered).