26th Judicial District Court

What 26th Judicial District Court does

The 26th Judicial District Court (26th JDC) is a Louisiana state trial court operating as a governmental judicial entity with original jurisdiction over all civil and criminal matters in Bossier and Webster Parishes. It is one of Louisiana's 43 judicial districts, headed by six elected judges serving Divisions A through F plus two appointed hearing officers, supported by approximately 46 employees including court reporters, judicial secretaries, a court administrator/senior staff attorney, a Drug Court coordinator, and a FINS officer. The court delivers standard judicial services through two physical courthouses — the Bossier Parish Courthouse in Benton and the Webster Parish Courthouse in Minden — supplemented by specialty program offices for Drug Court and Families in Need of Services (FINS) in Bossier City.

Service offerings extend beyond standard adjudication to include a voluntary intensive Drug Court treatment program for substance-abusing adults aged 17 and older, a FINS informal intervention program for troubled youth ages 5-17, jury service management, a Self-Help Resource Center for self-represented litigants, federal/state-mandated interpreter/language services in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and downloadable court forms (including divorce and name change petitions). The court maintains partnerships with the Pro Bono Project, Louisiana State Bar Association, multiple Louisiana legal aid organizations, and Volunteers for Youth to extend service reach.

The underlying technology stack is minimal: a Squarespace-hosted website (26jdc.com) functions as an informational and service-access portal rather than a transactional case management system. The court is WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility compliant. The revenue model is government appropriation-funded with no fees charged for core judicial services. Customer segments are defined geographically — citizens of Bossier and Webster Parishes requiring civil litigation, criminal proceedings, family law, juvenile matters, jury trials, and self-representation support — rather than by commercial segmentation.

Name

26th Judicial District Court

Legal name

26th Judicial District Court

Website

https://26jdc.com

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The 26th Judicial District Court is a Louisiana state trial court providing original jurisdiction over all civil and criminal matters in Bossier and Webster Parishes, staffed by six elected judges and supported by Drug Court, FINS, and self-represented litigant programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Trial Court / Judicial Services

NAICS

Courts (92211), Courts (922110)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Courts & Judicial Administration (BPAIABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Problem-Solving Courts (Drug, Mental Health, Veterans, Family) (BPAIAFAG), Judicial Courts & Court Administration (BPAIAFAA), Court Services & Operations (Clerks, Records, Jury, Interpreters) (BPAIAFAH), Juvenile Justice System (Courts & Detention) (BPAIAFAF)

Keywords

• Judicial district court
• Civil and criminal jurisdiction
• Drug court program
• Jury service management
• Self-represented litigants

Headquarters

HQ city

Benton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

The 26th Judicial District Court is a Louisiana state trial court exercising original jurisdiction over all civil and criminal matters in Bossier and Webster Parishes. It adjudicates cases through six elected judicial divisions plus appointed hearing officers and provides specialty programs including Drug Court (substance abuse treatment with court oversight for individuals 17 and older), Families in Need of Services (informal intervention for troubled youth ages 5–17), and a Self-Help Resource Center offering forms, legal information, and pro bono referrals for unrepresented litigants.

Product overview

The 26th Judicial District Court is a Louisiana state trial court serving Bossier and Webster Parishes with original jurisdiction over all civil and criminal matters. The court's online presence operates as a single unified portal providing public access to court services, including six judicial divisions (A through F), a Drug Court specialty program, Families in Need of Services (FINS) for juvenile cases, jury service management, self-represented litigant resources, interpreter/language services, and downloadable court forms. Built on Squarespace, the website functions as an informational and service delivery platform rather than a transactional case management system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drug Court Program A voluntary intensive treatment program for individuals 17 years of age or older with moderate to severe substance abuse or addiction issues, offering long-term treatment with accountability through frequent court reviews, drug testing, and graduated sanctions; potential for record expungement upon successful completion.
• Families in Need of Services (FINS) An informal intervention process focusing on the family unit for troubled youth ages 5–17, designed to reduce juvenile court involvement and connect families with community-based services; operated in coordination with partner Volunteers for Youth.
• Jury Service Jury duty summons and qualification management for citizens of Bossier and Webster Parishes, including eligibility requirements and reporting instructions.
• Self-Represented Litigants (SRL) Resource Center A self-help resource center providing legal information, court forms, procedural guidance, and connections to pro bono legal services for unrepresented individuals; operated in partnership with the Pro Bono Project and the Louisiana State Bar Association.
• Interpreter / Language Access Services Federal and state-mandated language assistance providing interpreters and translation services for limited-English-proficient individuals, available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese; coordinated through the Language Access Coordinator.
• Court Orders and Forms Digital court forms including divorce petitions (with and without children) and name change petitions available for download through the Louisiana State Bar Association.
• Trial Court Adjudication (Civil and Criminal) Original jurisdiction adjudication of all civil and criminal matters in Bossier and Webster Parishes, conducted across six elected judicial divisions (A–F) plus two appointed hearing officers at the Bossier Parish Courthouse in Benton and the Webster Parish Courthouse in Minden.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pro Bono ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Pro Bono Project to operate the Self-Help Resource Center (SHRC) for self-represented litigants. The SHRC provides legal information, court forms, and assistance for those not represented by attorneys.
• Louisiana State Bar AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership providing legal resources and forms for self-represented litigants. Jointly offers Self-Help Resource Center services and access to legal information materials.
• Legal Aid of North LouisianaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral resource for self-represented litigants who may be eligible for free legal representation based on income and other factors.
• Southeast Louisiana Legal ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral resource for self-represented litigants in southeast Louisiana who may be eligible for free legal services.
• Acadiana Legal Service CorpminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral resource for southwest Louisiana residents who may qualify for free legal representation.
• Legal Services of Central LouisianaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral resource for central Louisiana residents who may be eligible for free legal representation.
• Volunteers for YouthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting the Families in Need of Services (FINS) program for troubled youth ages 5-17, providing community-based intervention services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• National Center for State Courts: Nonprofit organization providing research, consulting, and technology services to state courts nationally. Listed as an external resource on the 26th JDC website; relevant as an industry-body peer shaping best practices that the court follows.

Direct peers

• Rapides Parish District Court (9th Judicial District): Another Louisiana state judicial district providing direct structural comparability — multi-parish coverage, elected judges, and similar jurisdictional mandate — useful for benchmarking operational metrics against the 26th JDC.
• Orleans Parish Civil District Court: Louisiana state trial court of general jurisdiction over civil matters in Orleans Parish. Comparable organizational structure (elected judges, divisions, clerk of court) with similar statutory mandate under Louisiana's judicial system.
• East Baton Rouge Parish Family Court: Louisiana parish-level court with jurisdiction over family and juvenile matters. Comparable as a Louisiana trial-level court focused on specialized dockets including juvenile justice (analogous to 26th JDC's FINS program).
• Caddo Parish District Court (1st Judicial District): Adjacent Louisiana state trial court (1st Judicial District) covering Caddo Parish. Directly comparable as a Louisiana judicial district with original jurisdiction over civil and criminal matters, making it the closest geographic and structural peer.
• Calcasieu Parish District Court (14th Judicial District): Louisiana state trial court with similar elected-judge structure and general civil/criminal jurisdiction. Comparable as a regional Louisiana judicial district providing a benchmark for staffing, divisions, and program offerings.
• Jefferson Parish District Court (24th Judicial District): Louisiana's 24th Judicial District Court, a multi-parish state trial court with elected judges and similar jurisdictional scope over civil and criminal matters, providing a directly comparable peer within Louisiana's judicial structure.

Broad incumbents

• Louisiana Supreme Court: The state's highest court and administrative apex of Louisiana's judicial system. While not a direct peer, it exercises supervisory authority over district courts like the 26th JDC and sets administrative and procedural standards that govern its operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/26th-judicial-district-court

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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