Marilyn Smith, Interim Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator

1244 Texas Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 673-5800

The Shreveport City Court consists of four elected judges and their support staff. The Court comprises several divisions which provide the necessary support to the judges, the legal community and the citizens of Shreveport in Ward 4. Shreveport City Court has jurisdiction over all violations of City ordinances and concurrent jurisdiction over State misdemeanor cases. The Court also has jurisdiction over civil matters, evictions, and matters involving family problems and peace bonds.

Civil Division

The Court has civil jurisdiction over cases involving $25,000 or less, small claims up to $3,000 and evictions. Initial filing fees are charged to file civil suits, small claims, evictions and other pleadings. Detailed information concerning costs may be obtained by contacting the Civil Division of the Court:

Civil Division Office
Phone: (318) 673-5800 / Fax: (318) 673-5813
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Criminal/Traffic Division

Citations covering traffic violations as well as violations on Cross Lake are processed through the City Court, Criminal/Traffic Violations Division. The Criminal/Traffic Violations Division is responsible for maintaining all criminal and traffic charges and records, collecting payment for traffic violations, handling inquiries concerning court dates, fines, and reporting traffic convictions to the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles. Criminal records are kept on file indefinitely; this includes DWI’s, hit and run, negligent injury and loud music. Traffic records are kept for three years. Online payments can be made at www.shreveportlatix.com or 1-800-701-8560. More information can be obtained by contacting:

Criminal/Traffic Division Office
Phone: (318) 673-5830 / Fax: (318) 673-5856
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Probation

The Probation Office is responsible for supervising persons with misdemeanor criminal offenses and DWI offenders who are placed on probation as a part of their sentencing by the Court. The Probation Officers also serve as liaisons and coordinate probation activities with public agencies and explore the community for available resources for treatment and rehabilitative services for offenders. More information can be obtained by contacting:

Probation Office
Phone: (318) 673-5849 / Fax: (318) 673-5848
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Shreveport City Court Judges

Division A - Judge R. Lee Irvin
Division B - Judge Charles Kelly
Division C - Judge Pammela Lattier
Division D - Judge Sheva M. Sims

Holidays Observed

The following dates have been designated Legal Holidays and all court offices will be closed thereon.

Tuesday, January 2, 2012 - New Year's Holiday
Monday, January 16, 2012- Martin Luther King’s Day
Monday, February 20, 2012 - President's Day
Tuesday, February 21, 2012- Mardi Gras
Friday, April 6, 2012 - Good Friday
Monday, May 28, 2012 - Memorial Day
Wednesday, July 4, 2012 - Independence Day
Monday, September 3, 2012 - Labor Day
Thursday, November 1, 2012 - All Saints Day
Friday, November 6, 2012 - Election Day
Thursday, November 22, 2012 - Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 23, 2012 - Thanksgiving Holiday
Monday, December 24, 2012 - Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 25, 2012 - Christmas Holiday
Monday, December 31, 2012 - New Years Eve