Livingston Parish County District Court

Livingston Parish County District Court cases in Livingston County, Livingston, LA

Livingston Magistrate Court in Livingston, Louisiana is a municipal (mayor's/magistrate) court serving the Town of Livingston. It exercises limited jurisdiction over matters arising under the town's ordinances and within town limits. The court's role is to process and adjudicate municipal cases, including arraignments, bench trials, and sentencing for ordinance violations. Common case types include traffic violations (e.g., speeding, licensing, equipment), and other municipal misdemeanor offenses (such as code, nuisance, or alcohol-related ordinance violations). It does not hear family law matters or general civil lawsuits, and it does not handle felony cases. Appeals from this court are taken to the 21st Judicial District Court for Livingston Parish.

Livingston Parish County District Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Livingston Parish County District Court

Livingston Magistrate Court serves the public by handling limited civil, criminal, and administrative matters.

- Case filings: small claims within monetary limits; other limited civil actions; landlord‑tenant/evictions; county/municipal ordinance and traffic citations; certain misdemeanor complaints.
- Criminal process: arrest/search warrants; bail/bond setting; first appearances; probable‑cause/preliminary hearings.
- Protective orders: receives petitions for protection (e.g., domestic violence, stalking/harassment) where authorized, may issue temporary orders, schedule hearings, or direct filings to the proper court.
- Court operations: schedules and conducts arraignments, bench trials, mediation/settlement calendars, compliance hearings; processes payments, fines, and fees; provides forms and basic case information.
- Jury services: when permitted, summons and manages jurors for eligible cases; otherwise guides jurors to the appropriate court.

The court's role is to provide accessible filing, timely hearings, and essential remedies at the local level, ensuring orderly resolution of disputes and initial criminal proceedings.