Eviction in East Baton Rouge Parish (Baton Rouge), Louisiana
Where eviction cases are filed in East Baton Rouge Parish (Baton Rouge), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in East Baton Rouge Parish (Baton Rouge)
- Eviction court
- Baton Rouge City Court - Civil Division (also justice of the peace courts in East Baton Rouge Parish) — City court / Justice of the peace courts Court page
- Filing fee
- Baton Rouge City Court: $164 eviction filing (1 defendant) + $10 per additional defendant (property must be in parish limits), effective January 1, 2026; service fees extra. Justice of the peace courts: up to $30 per eviction proceeding + $5 per additional defendant (La. R.S. 13:2590.1(B)). Baton Rouge City Court Civil Court Costs Schedule (effective January 1, 2026; rev. 12/18/25); La. R.S. 13:2590.1
- Notice before filing (state law)
- Written notice to vacate giving at least 5 days from delivery. Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays are not counted in a period this short, so in practice the tenant gets 5 business days. The lease may waive the notice, and many standard leases do. Louisiana rules
- HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
- $1,204/month HUD
- Renter households
- 72,194 (41% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22
Where eviction cases are filed in East Baton Rouge Parish (Baton Rouge)
Eviction cases in East Baton Rouge Parish (Baton Rouge) are heard by the Baton Rouge City Court - Civil Division (also justice of the peace courts in East Baton Rouge Parish) (City court / Justice of the peace courts).
- Baton Rouge City Court, Civil Division — 233 Saint Louis Street, Room 251, Baton Rouge, LA 70802; (225) 389-3017; Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. · website
- East Baton Rouge Parish Justice of the Peace, District 1 — 14790 Jackson Road, Zachary, LA 70791; 225-654-9544 · website
- East Baton Rouge Parish Justice of the Peace, District 2 — 20120 Plank Road, Suite A, Zachary, LA 70791; 225-658-9778 · website
- East Baton Rouge Parish Justice of the Peace, District 3 — 3211 Monterrey Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70814; 225-926-9415 · website
- East Baton Rouge Parish Justice of the Peace, District 4 — 440 North Foster Drive, Suite 219, Baton Rouge, LA 70806; 225-387-5557 · website
- East Baton Rouge Parish Justice of the Peace, District 5 — 5627 Superior Drive, Suite A-1, Baton Rouge, LA 70816; 225-751-8265 · website
- East Baton Rouge Parish Justice of the Peace, District 6 — 9270 Siegen Lane, Suite 502, Baton Rouge, LA 70810; 225-761-3000 · website
Court eviction page · E-filing · Search court records · Self-help center
Per the City Court civil FAQ, an eviction is started by filing a Rule to Evict (form available in Room 251) with a copy of the lease or the five-day Notice to Vacate; the rental property must be in East Baton Rouge Parish. Six justice of the peace districts in East Baton Rouge Parish also hear landlord-tenant cases (fees set by La. R.S. 13:2590.1); district boundaries are set by precinct in La. R.S. 13:2602 and shown on the parish's 2026 district map. City Court accepts civil filings by e-file; fax filings are no longer accepted as of January 1, 2026. The records link is the court's civil case-status report. Since June 22, 2026 (2026 La. Acts No. 950, HB 708), justices of the peace in East Baton Rouge Parish share jurisdiction with the parish's city courts over evictions from leased residential or commercial premises and farmland when the monthly rent is $5,000 or less. Act 950 also redrew the six justice of the peace districts by precinct (R.S. 13:2602). Bill history: https://legis.la.gov/Legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=250570
How much it costs to file an eviction in East Baton Rouge Parish (Baton Rouge)
Baton Rouge City Court: $164 eviction filing (1 defendant) + $10 per additional defendant (property must be in parish limits), effective January 1, 2026; service fees extra. Justice of the peace courts: up to $30 per eviction proceeding + $5 per additional defendant (La. R.S. 13:2590.1(B)).
City Court amount from the court's official fee schedule PDF (rev. 12/18/25, effective 1-1-26), linked from the Civil Division page (https://www.brla.gov/233/Civil-Division). Reissue of eviction: $164 (different address) or $35 (same address). Service fees are additional and vary: service inside city limits is paid to the Baton Rouge City Constable; outside city limits but in the parish, to the EBR Parish Sheriff (varies by ZIP). JP fee source: https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=77380.
How eviction cases work locally
| E-filing | The City Court Clerk's Office accepts civil filings by e-file under La. R.S. 13:850; fax filings ended January 1, 2026. Source: Official source |
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| Starting the case | File a Rule to Evict with the Civil Division (Room 251) along with the lease or five-day Notice to Vacate; property must be located in East Baton Rouge Parish. Source: Official source |
The Louisiana eviction process
Louisiana state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including East Baton Rouge Parish (Baton Rouge):
- Lease ends (expiration, termination notice, nonpayment, or other breach)
- Landlord delivers a written notice to vacate giving at least 5 days from delivery (C.C.P. art. 4701), unless the lease waives the notice. If the premises are abandoned or the tenant cannot be found, the notice may be posted on the door (art. 4703).
- If the tenant stays, the landlord files a rule to show cause why possession should not be delivered, stating the grounds (art. 4731)
- Hearing set no earlier than the 3rd day after service of the rule (art. 4732(A))
- Judgment of eviction issued immediately if the landlord prevails or the tenant fails to appear; effective for at least 90 days (art. 4732(B))
- If the tenant has not vacated within 24 hours after judgment, the court issues a warrant for possession (art. 4733)
- Sheriff, constable or marshal executes the warrant with two witnesses and may force entry if necessary (art. 4734)
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Rent in East Baton Rouge Parish (Baton Rouge)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $1,032 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,064 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,204 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,511 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,943 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in East Baton Rouge Parish (Baton Rouge): $1,147/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
County tenant ordinance
No parish-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified.
Eviction help in East Baton Rouge Parish (Baton Rouge)
Free legal help
- Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) - Baton Rouge office — Serves East Baton Rouge Parish; helps tenants facing eviction. 715 St. Ferdinand St., Baton Rouge; local (225) 448-0080, intake (225) 448-0331.
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Related
- Louisiana landlord-tenant law
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Frequently asked questions
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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.