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Guide to Free Online Legal Resources: Free Online Forms

This guide directs legal researchers to the best websites for locating legal information for free on the Web. It includes finding tools and legal search engines as well as primary sources from our three branches of government, both state and federal.

Forms

Online forms provided by a variety of courts, government agencies, and legal aid. Please note that not all forms are approved for all courts or agencies. In particular, we advise users to proceed cautiously when using Gale legal forms-- these forms are often useful templates but because every Louisiana court is different, Gale can't guarantee that the format of their forms is what your court requires. If you have any questions about the Gale forms, ask your librarian for help. You may also find some court forms available on the website of the court in which you are seeking to file - you can search the internet for the court's website or call the library for help. If you can't find the information you are looking for or need more help, please check out Referral Resources.

The Legal Education and Assistance Program (LEAP), a partnership between the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Law Library of Louisiana, the Louisiana Library Association, and the LSU Law Library, also provides referral and form information, by parish. Check their website for more information. 

*This resource guide is updated frequently. However, if you notice something is wrong or not working, or any resources that should be added, please notify the editor at svpic@lasc.org. Thanks!

Louisiana Courts

Federal Agencies

Parish- or JDC-Specific Court Forms

Click on a tab in this box to find parish-specific legal information, assistance, and forms. If your parish is not listed, there are no locally-approved forms available - consult the resources above for statewide forms. You may also not find the specific form you are looking for - consult the resources above if you do not find the form you need. Some forms, including marriage and mortgages, may be obtained from the parish clerk.

15th Judicial District Family Court Forms
Free legal forms for use at the 15th JDC:
General Forms (including adoption)
Family Forms
33rd Judicial District Court Self-Help Website
Free legal forms for use at the 33rd JDC. Includes custody, divorce, child support, name change, and court procedure.
26th Judicial District Court Self-Help Website
Free legal forms for use at the 26th JDC. Includes custody, divorce, child support, and court procedure.
14th Judicial District Court Self-Help Website
Free legal forms for use at the 14th JDC. Includes custody, divorce, child support, and court procedure.

14th Judicial District Family Court Forms
Free family court legal forms for use at the 14th JDC. 

38th Judicial District Court Self-Help Website
Free legal forms for use at the 38th JDC. Includes custody, divorce, child support, name change, and court procedure.

East Baton Rouge Parish Family Court Online Self-Help Resource Center
Free fill-in-the-blank family law petitions and simple procedural forms.

35th Judicial District Court Self-Help Website
Free legal forms for use at the 35th JDC. Includes custody, divorce, child support, name change, and court procedure.
15th Judicial District Family Court Forms
Free legal forms for use at the 15th JDC:
General Forms (including adoption)
Family Forms
17th Judicial District Court Self-Help Website
Free legal forms for use at the 17th JDC. Includes custody, divorce, and court procedure. 
21st Judicial District Court Legal Information and Forms
Free legal forms for use at the 21st JDC. Includes custody, divorce, child support, name change, and court procedure.

 

Automated Uncontested Divorce Forms
For use only in 21st JDC. 

Online Self-Help Resource Center
Coordinated by the 24th JDC and the Pro Bono Project. Includes free legal forms (such as divorce, name change, and custody) for use at the 24th JDC. Also includes referrals to "virtual" legal assistance from the Pro Bono Project.

 

24th Judicial District Court Forms
Free legal forms for use at the 24th JDC.

 

4th Judicial District Court Self-Help Website
Free legal forms for use at the 4th JDC. Includes custody, divorce, child support, name change, expungement, setting aside a conviction, and court procedure.

 

4th Judicial District Court Forms
Free legal forms for use at the 4th JDC. 
10th Judicial District Court Self-Help Website
Free legal forms for use at the 10th JDC. Includes custody, divorce, child support, name change, and court procedure.
4th Judicial District Court Self-Help Website
Free legal forms for use at the 4th JDC. Includes custody, divorce, child support, name change, expungement, setting aside a conviction, and court procedure.

 

4th Judicial District Court Forms
Free legal forms for use at the 4th JDC. 
25th Judicial District Court Self-Help Website
Free legal forms for use at the 25th JDC. Includes custody, divorce, child support, name change, unemployment, expungement, and court procedure.

9th Judicial District Court Self-Help Website
Free legal forms for use at the 9th JDC. Includes custody, divorce, child support, name change, and court procedure.

29th Judicial District Court Self-Help Website
Free legal forms for use at the 29th JDC. Includes custody, divorce, child support, name change, and court procedure.
21st Judicial District Court Legal Information and Forms
Free legal forms for use at the 21st JDC. Includes custody, divorce, child support, name change, and court procedure.

 

Automated Uncontested Divorce Forms
For use only in the 21st JDC. 

40th Judicial District Court Self-Help Website
Free legal forms for use at the 40th JDC. Includes custody, divorce, child support, name change, and court procedure.
Representing Yourself in the 22nd Judicial District Court
Free legal forms for use at the 22nd JDC. Includes divorce, living will, protective and restraining orders, medical power of attorney, expungement, and court procedure, along with other resources for representing yourself.

Automated Uncontested Divorce Forms
For use only in the 22nd JDC. 

21st Judicial District Court Legal Information and Forms
Free legal forms for use at the 21st JDC. Includes custody, divorce, child support, name change, and court procedure.

 

Automated Uncontested Divorce Forms
For use only in the 21st JDC. 

32nd Judicial District Court Self-Help Website
Free legal forms for use at the 32nd JDC. Includes custody, divorce, and court procedure.
15th Judicial District Family Court Forms
Free legal forms for use at the 15th JDC:
General Forms (including adoption)
Family Forms
Representing Yourself in the 22nd Judicial District Court
Free legal forms for use at the 22nd JDC. Includes divorce, living will, protective and restraining orders, medical power of attorney, expungement, and court procedure, along with other resources for representing yourself.

Automated Uncontested Divorce Forms
For use only in the 22nd JDC. 

26th Judicial District Court Self-Help Website
Free legal forms for use at the 26th JDC. Includes custody, divorce, child support, and court procedure.

Louisiana Agencies