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Location

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal
101 Derbigny Street
Gretna, LA 70053

Mailing Address

Post Office Box 489
Gretna, LA 70054
Email: clerksoffice@fifthcircuit.org
**Email is intended for general inquiries only.
Filings not accepted.**

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
(Excludes Holidays)

Phone Numbers

Clerk's Office
Phone (504) 376-1400
eFax (504) 576-0800

Central Staff's Office
Phone (504) 376-1400

Court Rules & Fees

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Help & Support

If you need further assistance, please contact the Clerk's Office at Call the Clerk's Office: (504) 376-1400

Assistance is available between 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays.

Emergency Filings: If you are submitting an emergency filing after hours, you must call (504) 376-1470, or the filing will not be processed until regular business hours.

Court Information

Business Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
(except holidays)

101 Derbigny Street
Gretna, Louisiana 70053
(504) 376-1400
(504) 576-0800 (efax)
www.fifthcircuit.org