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St. James Parish Probate Statistics

Use this county view to check filing-fee patterns, e-filing access, and timing signals before you rely on a probate cost estimate or start preparing a petition.

Data quality: Medium

What This County Snapshot Covers

This page is meant to answer the fast operational questions first: what the county charges to open common probate proceedings, whether e-filing is available, how long creditor claims may run, and where to verify the court record.

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Fee Rows Captured

No

E-Filing Available

0 mo

Creditor Claim Period

Medium

Data Quality

Official Sources to Verify

Court Forms or Filing Portal

Review the county or court forms page tied to this probate workflow.

Case Search

Use the county case-search tool when you need live docket or estate-case status information. Search results may not include every probate record.

The eClerks LA Statewide Portal lets users search land, civil-suit, and marriage indices across all 64 Louisiana parishes from one account. Index entries are viewable at no cost; copies of documents require a fee or subscription depending on the parish, and coverage and document images are not complete. Confirm case details with the St. James Parish Clerk of Court.

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Clerk of Court Website

Go straight to the Clerk of Court website for clerk notices and local instructions.

Filing Fee Schedule

Formal Administration$400
Small Estate Affidavit$105
Recording Judgment Of Possession$105
Certified Copy$5

Filing Options

in person
by mail

Filing Deadlines

Creditor Claim Period0 months

Clerk of Court Information

23rd Judicial District Court (St. James Parish)

5800 LA Highway 44, 2nd Floor, Convent, LA 70723

Phone: (225) 562-2270

Clerk of Court Website →

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the St. James Parish probate fees on this page the full cost of the case?
Not necessarily. Filing fees are only one part of probate cost. Publication charges, certified copies, appraisal expenses, attorney fees, and other estate-administration costs may still apply.
What does e-filing status mean for St. James Parish probate cases?
E-filing status tells you whether the county accepts online filing and, when available in the dataset, whether attorneys are required to use it. That still does not replace checking the current clerk instructions before filing.
Why might a fee or deadline be missing?
Some counties publish fees in fragmented schedules, update procedures without a clean machine-readable source, or handle certain deadlines in local instructions rather than a simple statewide field. Use the county reference page and Clerk of Court website to verify anything missing.

Information current as of June 14, 2026

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in Louisiana can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.