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Ruston City Court
401 North Trenton Street, PO Box 1821
Ruston, LA 71273
Ruston, LA 71273
Phone: 318-251-8614
Fax: 318-251-8619
Fax: 318-251-8619
Online Court Resources
Resources for the Ruston City Court as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, and resources applicable to all courts in Louisiana.
Published opinions and orders
Attorney General Legal Opinions
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Louisiana Protective Order Forms and Instructions
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Pay Lincoln Parish Tickets and Fines
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3rd Judicial District Pre-Trial Diversion
The 3rd Judicial District Attorney's Office offers information about the Pre-Trial Diversion Program in Lincoln and Union Parishes, which can result in dismissed charges for some first offenders.
Foreclosure Prevention Resources
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Louisiana Crime Victim Compensation
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Louisiana Drug Courts
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Louisiana Protective Order Information
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Louisiana Laws
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Louisiana State Bar Legal Information
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Louisiana State Law Library
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Louisiana Traffic and Motor Vehicles
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3rd Judicial District Worthless Check Information
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Attorney Fee Dispute Resolution
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Complaints About Louisiana Judges
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Louisiana Attorney Complaints and Discipline
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Louisiana Consumer Protection and Fair Housing
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Louisiana Legal Assistance
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Louisiana Public Defender Information
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State Bar Association Lawyer Directory
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