13th Judicial District Court
The 13th Judicial District Court is the state trial court for Evangeline Parish. The Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court files and keeps its records.
Court and clerk details last reviewed: October 2026.
Where 13th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evangeline Parish Ville Platte | Randall M. "Randy" Deshotel | 200 Court Street, Suite 104, Ville Platte, LA 70586 | 337-363-5671 |
Appeals from the 13th 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.
- City Court of Ville Platte (Evangeline 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.