23rd Judicial District Court
The 23rd Judicial District Court is the state trial court for Ascension, Assumption, and St. James 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 23rd Judicial District Court
Each parish clerk is the clerk of this court for cases filed in that parish.
| Parish | Clerk of Court | Courthouse | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Parish Donaldsonville | Bridget Hanna | 607 East Worthey Street, First Floor, Gonzales, LA 70737 | 225-621-8400 |
| Assumption Parish Napoleonville | Erin Hebert | 4809 Hwy 1, Napoleonville, LA 70390 | 985-369-6653 |
| St. James Parish Convent | Shane LeBlanc | 5800 LA Hwy 44, 2nd Floor, Convent, LA 70723 | 225-562-2270 |
Court website: 23rdjdc.org
This district's parishes appeal to different circuits: Ascension and Assumption to the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal; St. James to the Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal. From there, review is by the Louisiana Supreme Court.
Clerk details: Louisiana Clerks of Court Association directory. Parishes by circuit: La. R.S. 13:312. Parishes by district: La. R.S. 13:477.