Services

Justice of the Peace Patrice T. Harper provides these services: Weddings, Small Claims Court Cases up to $5000, Petitions for Evictions, Peace Bonds, Garnishments, Ex-Officio Notary Services, Court Orders recognizing Ownership, and more. Contact this office by phone at 318-875-2112, by text at 318-471-4714 or by email at pharper@cp-tel.net.

Weddings

Natchitoches Parish offers some of the most beautiful venues for your special day. Many choose Beau Jardin or one of the historic Bed and Breakfasts in Natchitoches. Other options include your residence or the office of the Justice of the Peace court.

Judge Patrice Harper can officiate your ceremony in any of the following parishes: Natchitoches, Red River, Caddo, Bossier, Webster, DeSoto, Sabine, Vernon, Beauregard, Allen, and Evangeline. Other parishes require Supreme Court approval and have a three day waiting period.

Evictions

The defendant (Person You Are Evicting) Must Live in Natchitoches Parish – Ward 2.

Read Your Lease to determine if your lessee has waived the Notice to Vacate.

If Needed, A 5-Day Notice to Vacate must be issued by certified mail or hand delivery with a witness present. If there is no lease or the lease is expired the landlord must issue a Written Notice 10 Days prior to the end of the month with a witness present. With either form of notice two copies should be made, one for the lessee and one presented to the court with the completed petition of eviction. Witness must be present in court or return receipt of certified mail delivery.

Evictions

Small Claims Civil Suit

Small Claims Court Cases can not exceed $5000.

Learn more about filing a civil suit by clicking on the button below.

Small Claims Forms

Court Orders Recognizing Ownership

If you own a boat, vehicle, or trailer and don't have the title, the Justice of the Peace may be able to help you get it in your name. Learn more about acquiring a court order for ownership by clicking on the button below.

Court Orders

Ex-Officio Notary

As an ex-officio notary the Justice of the Peace services are limited to include motor vehicles titles, bill of sales, boat titles, and documents coming through the office of the court. The ex-officio notary can not notarize anything dealing with minors, immovable property, wills, mortgages, divorces, etc. Use the button below to contact the Justice of the Peace office with any questions.

Contact the office with any questions about services or to make an appointment for a wedding, to file a court case, to file a petition of eviction, etc.