parish court

noun

: a court established for each Louisiana parish and having limited jurisdiction over civil and less serious criminal matters

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“Parish court.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/parish%20court. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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