3rd Judicial District Court
The 3rd Judicial District Court is the state trial court for Lincoln and Union 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 3rd Judicial District Court
Each parish clerk is the clerk of this court for cases filed in that parish.
| Parish | Clerk of Court | Courthouse | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Parish Ruston | Linda Cook | 100 West Texas Avenue, Ruston, LA 71270 | 318-251-5130 |
| Union Parish Farmerville | Dodi Eubanks | 100 East Bayou Street, Suite 105, Farmerville, LA 71241 | 318-368-3055 |
Court website: thirdjdc.org
Appeals from the 3rd Judicial District Court go to the Louisiana Second 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.
- Ruston City Court (Lincoln 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.