12th Judicial District Court
The 12th Judicial District Court is the state trial court for Avoyelles Parish. The Avoyelles Parish Clerk of Court files and keeps its records.
Court and clerk details last reviewed: October 2026.
Where 12th Judicial District Court records are kept
Each parish clerk is the clerk of this court for cases filed in that parish.
| Parish | Clerk of Court | Courthouse | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avoyelles Parish Marksville | Connie F. Desselle | 312 North Main Street, Marksville, LA 71351 | 318-253-7523 |
Court website: 12thjdc.org
Appeals from the 12th Judicial District Court go to the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal, then to the Louisiana Supreme Court.
City courts in these parishes
City courts handle smaller civil cases, traffic, and misdemeanors within their limits. They keep their own records.
- Marksville City Court (City Court of the Town of Marksville) (Avoyelles Parish)
- Bunkie City Court (Avoyelles Parish)
Clerk details: Louisiana Clerks of Court Association directory. Parishes by circuit: La. R.S. 13:312. Parishes by district: La. R.S. 13:477.