Lafayette City Court vs. 15th JDC: Where Should You File Your Eviction? (The Jurisdiction Trap)

Are you filing your eviction in the wrong court? If you own a rental property in Lafayette Parish, you have two main choices: Lafayette City Court or the 15th Judicial District Court (15th JDC). In this episode, Scott Frank explains why filing in the wrong one will get your case dismissed immediately, costing you non-refundable filing fees (~$200) and weeks of lost rent. What We Cover: The "City Limits" Rule: Why a Lafayette address (70508) doesn't always mean "City Court." The Utility Bill Trick: How to check your LUS vs. SLEMCO bill to know your jurisdiction instantly. Youngsville, Broussard & Carencro: Why these areas almost never go to Lafayette City Court. Process Serving Speed: The difference between using the City Marshal vs. a Private Process Server. Links & Resources: Need a Process Server? Visit Lafayette Process Servers LLC Read the Full Guide: Lafayette City Court vs. 15th JDC Blog Post Call Scott: (337) 247-9027 Sponsored by 337media About the Host: Scott Frank is the owner of Lafayette Process Servers LLC and a Court appointed private process server. He helps landlords and lawyers navigate the complex world of Louisiana process serving, skip tracing, and eviction enforcement. Chapters (00:00:00) - The Landlord's Eviction Nightmare(00:02:32) - The Lafayette Zip Code Trap(00:06:22) - Which Court Should You Pick? City Court vs 15th Judicial District(00:10:42) - The City of Lafayette Tax Court Process Server(00:11:51) - Which Court Should You File Your Property in?(00:16:55) - An Informant's Guide To Property Assessment