Alexandria City Court

Alexandria City Court cases in Rapides County, Alexandria, LA

The Rapides 9th Judicial District Court in Alexandria is Louisiana's state district court of general jurisdiction for Rapides Parish. It serves as the parish's primary trial court, conducting jury and bench trials and handling felony criminal prosecutions; major civil cases (tort, contract, property); domestic and family matters (divorce, custody, support); probate/succession and protective orders; juvenile delinquency and child-protection proceedings; and certain misdemeanor and traffic offenses under state law. The court also issues warrants and hears arraignments and preliminary motions. Appeals from this court are taken to the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal.

Alexandria City Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Alexandria City Court

Rapides 9th Judicial District Court serves Rapides Parish as the trial court of general jurisdiction, providing:

- Criminal justice: arraignments, motions, pleas, jury and bench trials, sentencing; bail settings and warrants.
- Civil adjudication: tort, contract, property, successions/probate, injunctions.
- Family/domestic matters: divorce, custody/visitation, child support, community property, adoptions, and domestic abuse protective orders.
- Juvenile/child-protection proceedings as provided by law.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, excusals, and management of petit and grand juries.
- Court operations: scheduling and conducting hearings, managing dockets and continuances, and issuing orders.
- Filings and records: case initiation, docketing, and access to records and certified copies through the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court.

Its functional role is to resolve disputes, adjudicate criminal charges, protect vulnerable parties, and ensure the public's access to fair, orderly court processes.