18th Judicial District Court
The 18th Judicial District Court is the state trial court for West Baton Rouge, Iberville, and Pointe Coupee 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 18th Judicial District Court
Each parish clerk is the clerk of this court for cases filed in that parish.
| Parish | Clerk of Court | Courthouse | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Baton Rouge Parish Port Allen | Amanda Gross Thies | 850 8th Street, Port Allen, LA 70767 | 225-383-0378 |
| Iberville Parish Plaquemine | Amy Matirne Patin | 58050 Meriam Street, 1st Floor, Plaquemine, LA 70764 | 225-687-5160 |
| Pointe Coupee Parish New Roads | Becky Ewing Miller | 201 E. Main Street, New Roads, LA 70760 | 225-638-9596 |
Court website: 18jdc.com
Appeals from the 18th Judicial District Court go to the Louisiana First 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.
- Port Allen City Court (Ward III) (West Baton Rouge Parish)
- Plaquemine City Court (Iberville 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.