22nd Judicial District Court
The 22nd Judicial District Court is the state trial court for St. Tammany and Washington 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 22nd Judicial District Court
Each parish clerk is the clerk of this court for cases filed in that parish.
| Parish | Clerk of Court | Courthouse | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Tammany Parish Covington | Jessica Brewster | St. Tammany Parish Justice Center, 701 N. Columbia Street, Covington, LA 70433 | 985-809-8700 |
| Washington Parish Franklinton | Johnny D. Crain, Jr. | 908-B Washington St., Franklinton, LA 70438 | 985-839-4663 |
Court website: online.22ndjdc.org
Appeals from the 22nd 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.
- City Court of East St. Tammany (St. Tammany Parish)
- Bogalusa City Court (Washington 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.