COVID-19 NOTICE:  

Per the Louisiana Supreme Court’s order dated March 20, 2020, City Court of Houma has suspended all civil trials, hearings and court appearances through April 13, 2020.  Civil filings are still allowed inside the courthouse; however access to the hallway will be limited to two people.  

Juvenile and Adult Criminal matters are still being heard on a very selective basis. The number of individuals allowed in the courtroom is limited to ten.  Everyone else must wait outside the courthouse and wait to be called inside for their hearing.

Payments for traffic tickets, fines, etc. inside the courthouse have been suspended until at least April 13, 2020. People are encouraged to go to www.houmatix.com to see if they can pay their traffic ticket online.

 Payments can also be made over the phone with a credit/debit card by calling the Misdemeanor/Traffic Department at 868-4361. Phone payments for juvenile matters may be made to the Juvenile Department at 873-6338. Individuals on a payment plan who have questions can call the Court Compliance Department at 873-6332/6335.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to facilitate the administration of justice to the public by effectively and efficiently:

• In civil matters, resolving disputes.
• In criminal adult and juvenile matters:
  • Determine guilt or innocence.
  • Impose appropriate consequences.
  • Facilitate change in behavior.

Public Records Request:

The custodian of public records as the City Court of Houma is the Clerk/Court Administrator.  All requests for public records should be addressed to:         

                                                  City Court of Houma

                                                  Attn:  Doug Holloway, Clerk

                                                  8046 Main St.

                                                  Houma, LA  70360