The First City Court for the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana is a court of limited jurisdiction. The territorial jurisdiction of First City Court is the Eastbank of Orleans Parish. The First City Court Clerk's Office is the clerical and processing branch of the First City Court. The Clerk's Office is the initial step when filing lawsuits within the jurisdiction of First City Court. The office is charged with the responsibility of recording, filing, and maintaining the proceedings of First City Court and is the repository of the court’s case files, dockets, and other journals relating to court proceedings and records filed with First City Court.
Donna M. Glapion serves as Clerk of First City Court and is supported by Chief Deputy Clerk Lisa Manning Bridges. Kacie Smith is the Senior Administrative Clerk. The MISSION of our TEAM is to exemplify courtesy, efficiency, and professionalism while providing excellent customer service to citizens, members of the bar, and the Court, as they conduct business with the First City Court Clerk's Office.
FIRST & SECOND CITY COURT JUDGES:
What types of filings are performed at the First City Court Clerk’s Office?
Evictions: Residential and commercial properties located on the Eastbank of Orleans Parish only.
Evictions in Algiers, zip codes 70114 and 70131, are processed at Second City Court
Small Claims: Claims up to $5,000
Civil Lawsuits: Claims up to $25,000. Civil lawsuits over $25,000 can be filed at Orleans Civil District Court
Automated Traffic Enforcement System Appeals: The First City Court and the Second City Court shall have jurisdiction over appeals by any person aggrieved by a decision of the Traffic Court of New Orleans concerning a traffic violation enforced by the city of New Orleans’ automated traffic enforcement system. (LSA-C.C.P. art. 4850.2)
FILING A NEW LAWSUIT.
To file a new lawsuit, or to file pleadings, motions, or other documents for an existing lawsuit, you may do so by:
