Process Server & Court Filing in St. Mary Parish, LA

Courts we file and serve in

1 St. Mary Parish courthouse

E-filing system: CottFile
New civil complaint fee: $450.00 (civil suit advance deposit, District Court)
Family law petition fee: $450
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

16th Judicial District Court (St. Mary Parish)500 Main Street, Franklin, LA 70538(337) 828-4100 ext. 200Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Probate

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 27, 2026. St. Mary Parish court information on 1Court

Our services in St. Mary Parish

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in St. Mary Parish for law firms across the country. We cover the courthouse listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.

Process serviceSame-day service attempts on rush orders; standard orders in 1 to 3 business days.Proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order, with photo confirmation on personal service.Court filing and e-filingSame-day filings before clerk cutoff times.Conformed copies delivered within hours.Records retrieval and subpoenasSame-day records pickup in most jurisdictions.Subpoena preparation, service and follow-up.Court reportingCertified reporters, videography and trial support.InvestigationsSkip tracing, asset searches and background checks.

Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote

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Other counties we cover

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Getting started

How to start an order

Open your firm's accountFive-minute online setup. No volume commitment required.

Submit your documentsUpload through our portal or send by secure email. Your dedicated coordinator confirms intake.

Track every stepReal-time status updates, photographic confirmations, and electronic proof delivery as work completes.

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FAQ

Common questions

Which St. Mary Parish courthouses hear civil cases?

16th Judicial District Court (St. Mary Parish). We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in St. Mary Parish?

$450.00 (civil suit advance deposit, District Court), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in St. Mary Parish?

Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.

How is St. Mary Parish service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

Process service and court filing in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana