The Hammond Civil Division in Hammond, LA is a court of record that handles civil, criminal, traffic, and juvenile matters, aiming to provide efficient and convenient access to justice for the citizens of the Seventh Ward. The civil division presides over cases with damages or amounts sued for not exceeding $30,000, while the small claims division handles limited types of civil cases with amounts sued for not exceeding $5,000, including suits on promissory notes, open accounts, and negotiable instruments. The City Court also presides over misdemeanor and traffic offenses within its jurisdiction, and exercises jurisdiction over various juvenile cases, including delinquency cases, misdemeanor and felony offenses, and families in need of services. Additionally, the court offers ancillary services such as defensive driving and a shoplifters alternative program. With its jurisdiction covering the Seventh Ward and incorporated areas of the City of Hammond, the Hammond Civil Division is committed to providing fair and accessible legal services to the community.Generated from the website

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