Welcome
Judge Marie B. "M'elise" Trahan
The City Court of Crowley was created by a Special Legislative Act with a territorial jurisdiction extending throughout the city limits of Crowley and all of Ward 6, Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It has one elected City Judge and one elected City Marshal, both having six year terms.
The City Court of Crowley generally excercises concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in civil cases where the amount in controversy does not exceed $35,000*. In criminal matters, the City Court of Crowley has jurisdiction over city ordinance violations and misdemenor violations of state law. It also handles a large number of traffic cases.
The City Court of Crowley also exercises concurrent jurisdiction with the district court over juvenile matters, in both delinquency cases and Child in Need of Care (CINC) cases. It also presides over juvenile traffic matters.
* The small claims division accepts claims up to $5000.
PLEASE REFER TO YOUR TICKET FOR METHODS OF PAYMENTS
READ CAREFULLY
If you have
been charged with a traffic violation, generally, you may select one of
the two options listed below to dispense with your obligation:
A. Plead no contest by paying the fine prior to the
court date by one of the following:
NO PERSONAL CHECKS
ACCEPTED
1. MAIL: Crowley City Court, P.O. Box 225, Crowley, LA 70527 (Money Order)
2. ONLINE: at www.quickcourt.biz/crowley or www.CrowleyCityCourt.org
3. IN PERSON: 426 N. Avenue F, 2nd Floor, Crowley, LA 70526
TO DETERMINE THE COST OF YOUR TICKET, PLEASE GO TO OUR WEBSITE AT
www.CrowleyCityCourt.org
B. Appear in court on the date and time stated on the front of this citation to enter a plea on the charge(s) against you.
Certain violation(s) are mandatory
court appearances. Please check our website at
www.CrowleyCityCourt.org
to determine if your violation requires that you appear in court, or
contact the court at (337) 788-4117, Mon-Fri 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
NOTICE
FAILURE TO APPEAR IN COURT OR PAY FINES AND
COURT COSTS PRIOR TO THE DESIGNATED COURT DATE WILL SUBJECT YOU TO A
SUSPENSION OF YOUR DRIVING PRIVILEGES WITH ADDITIONAL FEES OR A BENCH
WARRANT ISSUED FOR YOUR ARREST.