5th Judicial District Court
The 5th Judicial District Court is the state trial court for Franklin, Richland, and West Carroll 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 5th Judicial District Court
Each parish clerk is the clerk of this court for cases filed in that parish.
| Parish | Clerk of Court | Courthouse | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Parish Winnsboro | Anita Gallagher-Wygal | 6550 Main Street, Winnsboro, LA 71295 | 318-435-5133 |
| Richland Parish Rayville | Melissa C. Morris | 708 Julia Street, Suite 103, Rayville, LA 71269 | 318-728-4171 |
| West Carroll Parish Oak Grove | Karen Jones | 305 East Main Street, Suite 101, Oak Grove, LA 71263 | 318-428-3281 |
Court website: 5jdc.us
Appeals from the 5th 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.
- Winnsboro City Court (Franklin 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.