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County Court Magistrate in Calcasieu Parish County, Louisiana
- Election date
- December 12, 2026
- Filing deadline
- July 15, 2026 - July 17, 2026
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County Court Magistrate
About this position
County Court Magistrate judges are responsible for adjudicating cases in civil and criminal courts at the trial-level with the authority to hold preliminary hearings in criminal cases and conduct bench trials for certain misdemeanor offenses.
Position Details
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 6 years
Eligibility Requirements
Candidate must be admitted to practice law in Louisiana for at least 8 years, a resident of the parish for 1 year, and younger than 70 years old.
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is $300, plus $300 for major party candidates; signature requirement is 0. Alternatively, filing fee is 0; signature requirement is 500.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court's office.
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