16th Judicial District Court
The 16th Judicial District Court is the state trial court for Iberia, St. Martin, and St. Mary parishes. Cases are filed with the Clerk of Court of the parish where the case belongs, and that clerk keeps its record.
Court and clerk details last reviewed: October 2026.
Clerks of court in the 16th Judicial District Court
Each parish clerk is the clerk of this court for cases filed in that parish.
| Parish | Clerk of Court | Courthouse | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Parish New Iberia | David Ditch | 300 Iberia Street, Suite 100, New Iberia, LA 70560 | 337-365-7282 |
| St. Martin Parish St. Martinville | Laura B. Blanchard | 415 St. Martin Street, St. Martinville, LA 70582 | 337-394-2210 |
| St. Mary Parish Franklin | Greg Aucoin | 500 Main Street, Second Floor, Franklin, LA 70538 | 337-828-4100 |
Court website: 16jdc.org
This district's parishes appeal to different circuits: St. Mary to the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal; Iberia and St. Martin to the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal. From there, review is by 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.
- New Iberia City Court (Iberia Parish)
- Jeanerette City Court (Iberia Parish)
- City Court of Breaux Bridge (St. Martin Parish)
- City Court of Franklin (St. Mary Parish)
- City Court of Morgan City (St. Mary 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.