Courts

2nd Judicial District Court 

The 2nd District Court has original jurisdiction over all civil and criminal matters not vested exclusively in another court. Most Judicial District Court cases are heard by juries. The court also has jurisdiction over criminal cases against children under the age of seventeen. 

The following Judges preside over the Bienville Parish 2nd Judicial District Court:

• Hon. Jenifer Clason - Division A
• Hon. Jimmy Teat - Division B
• Hon. Glenn Fallin - Division C

100 Courthouse Drive, Suite 2300
Arcadia LA 71001
Phone: 318-263-2123
Fax: 318-263-7414

District Attorney - 2nd Judicial District 

• Daniel "Danny" W. Newell

100 Courthouse Drive, Suite 2200
Arcadia LA 71001
Phone: 318-263-7408
Fax: 318-263-7424
Website: www.2jdda.org

Justice of the Peace Courts 

Justices of the Peace have judicial authority of a district, can perform marriage ceremonies, have jurisdiction in civil matters when the amount is in dispute does not exceed $5,000. They do not have jurisdiction when a real estate title is involved, when the defendant is the state or other political subdivision, successions or probate matters. Justices of the Peace are elected to service six year terms.

Constables carry out the orders of the Justice of the Peace Court which includes, serving citations, evictions enforcement and garnishments enforcement. Constables are elected to service six year terms.