4th Judicial District Court
The 4th Judicial District Court is the state trial court for Ouachita and Morehouse 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 4th Judicial District Court
Each parish clerk is the clerk of this court for cases filed in that parish.
| Parish | Clerk of Court | Courthouse | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita Parish Monroe | Dana S. Benson | 301 South Grand Street, Room 104, Monroe, LA 71201 | 318-327-1444 |
| Morehouse Parish Bastrop | Tifani S. Thomas | 100 East Madison Avenue, Bastrop, LA 71220 | 318-281-3343 |
Court website: 4jdc.com
Appeals from the 4th 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.
- Monroe City Court (Ouachita Parish)
- West Monroe City Court (Ouachita Parish)
- Bastrop City Court (Morehouse 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.