The Tutor’s Bond is a sample court form that the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court publishes for the 24th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana. In it, the tutor and the surety bind themselves to the Judge to administer a minor’s property faithfully; the same sheet carries an Affidavit of Surety and an Affidavit of Principal. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original is published by the Clerk of Court at the official URL.
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What is Tutor’s Bond – Jefferson Parish, LA?
The Tutor’s Bond is a Louisiana court form, headed "24th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson," in which a tutor and a surety bind themselves to the Judge to administer a minor’s property faithfully and to account for it.
The form has three parts on the same document:
- The bond. The named parties, "of the State of Louisiana," are held and firmly bound to the Judge of the 24th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson, or his successor in office, in a sum written in words. The bond is dated and signed in the presence of witnesses.
- The condition. The obligation is void if the principal does well and truly administer the property of the minor, makes a just and perfect account of all actings and doings in that capacity, to be examined and allowed by the Judge, and delivers up to the persons entitled all goods and chattels, rights and credits remaining when the administration expires.
- Two affidavits. The Affidavit of Surety and the Affidavit of Principal are each sworn before a notary public and concern the surety’s assets that can be subjected to levy under execution and the surety’s residence in the Parish of Jefferson.
The form carries a case number and a division at the top. It is a court bond, not a tax document, despite the Jefferson Parish location. The Clerk of Court’s forms page states that its forms are provided as a convenience and are samples for use by qualified notaries or attorneys only.
Who needs to file Tutor’s Bond – Jefferson Parish, LA?
The form is written for a tutor of a minor who is posting a bond with a surety in a matter before the 24th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson. The people it names are the principal, the surety or sureties, two or more witnesses and a notary public for each affidavit.
The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court publishes it among its court forms as a sample intended for qualified notaries or attorneys only. Clerk of Court employees are prohibited from providing legal advice or assistance with completing any form, so questions about whether a bond is required, or in what sum, belong with an attorney.
The form is not for other courts: its text addresses the Judge of the 24th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson or his successor in office. The surety’s affidavit states that the surety resides in the Parish of Jefferson.
When to file Tutor’s Bond – Jefferson Parish, LA
The form sets no due date. It is signed and dated when the bond is executed (the line beginning "SIGNED AND DATED, this ___ day of"), and each affidavit is sworn before a notary on its own date. Once signed, the obligation stays in force until the minor’s property has been accounted for and delivered up when the administration expires, as the condition on the form states. For any court deadline tied to the tutorship itself, ask the attorney handling the matter or the court.
How to fill out Tutor’s Bond – Jefferson Parish, LA
Enter the case number and division
At the top, write the case number after "No.:" and the division letter inside the quotation marks after "Division:".
Complete the line under the title
Fill both blanks on the line under TUTOR’S BOND, which has two spaces separated by the word "of."
Name the bound parties
After "KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That," write the names of the parties who are bound, using the lines provided before "of the State of Louisiana."
Write the bond sum in words
In the blank before "Dollars, current money of the United States of America," write the sum of the bond in words.
Date the bond
Fill in the day, month and year on the line "SIGNED AND DATED, this ___ day of ___, 20 ___."
Complete the condition paragraph
Under THE CONDITION OF THE ABOVE OBLIGATION, fill in the name of the bounden party, the pronoun blank in "all ___ actings and doing," the minor’s name, and the blank before "administration shall expire."
Add witnesses and signatures
Under IN THE PRESENCE OF, the witnesses and the signing parties use the lines provided to set their hands to the bond.
Complete the Affidavit of Surety
Enter the surety’s name, fill the remaining blanks about the surety’s net assets that can be subjected to levy under execution, and confirm that the surety resides in the Parish of Jefferson.
Complete the Affidavit of Principal
Enter the principal’s name, the name of the surety, and fill the remaining blanks about the amount for which the surety has bound himself or herself in the bond.
Have a notary complete both affidavits
For each affidavit, the notary public fills in the day, month and year under "Sworn to and subscribed before me" and signs on the lines provided.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check every blank, the names and the dates, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and deliver it as described under How to submit.
How to submit Tutor’s Bond – Jefferson Parish, LA
The Tutor’s Bond itself names no filing channel and no address; its text is directed to the Judge of the 24th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson.
- Clerk of Court rule: the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court’s forms page (https://jeffparishclerk.gov/forms/) says all documents must be submitted with the appropriate fees and refers to its Fees page for the charges. The amount is not on the form, so check that page.
- Help with the form: Clerk of Court employees cannot give legal advice or help complete any form, so have a qualified notary or attorney review it before you deliver it.
- Signatures: the bond is signed in the presence of witnesses, and both affidavits must be sworn before a notary public before the document is delivered.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the Clerk of Court’s channels.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving the case number and division blank at the top; the form has lines for both.
- Writing the bond sum only in figures or leaving it blank; the form asks for the sum in words before "Dollars."
- Delivering the bond without the notary completing the "Sworn to and subscribed before me" block on the Affidavit of Surety and the Affidavit of Principal.
- Omitting witnesses under "IN THE PRESENCE OF," where the form provides signature lines.
- Having a surety swear the affidavit when the surety does not reside in the Parish of Jefferson, since the affidavit states that residence.
- Expecting Clerk of Court staff to fill in or advise on the form; they are prohibited from providing legal advice or assistance.
- Submitting the bond without the appropriate fees, which the Clerk of Court says must accompany all documents.
- Filling in the blanks of the condition paragraph inconsistently with the names on the bond, such as the minor’s name or the principal’s name.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tutor’s Bond in Jefferson Parish?
It is a form of the 24th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson in which a tutor and a surety bind themselves to the Judge to administer a minor’s property faithfully, account for it and deliver it up when the administration expires. The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court publishes it as a sample.
Is the Tutor’s Bond a Jefferson Parish property tax form?
No. It is a court bond for the 24th Judicial District Court. Although it concerns a minor’s property, the form is addressed to the Judge and contains no tax information or tax filing instructions.
Does a Tutor’s Bond have to be notarized?
The form includes an Affidavit of Surety and an Affidavit of Principal, each with a block reading "Sworn to and subscribed before me" and a line for a notary public. Both must be sworn before a notary; the bond itself is signed in the presence of witnesses.
Can the Clerk of Court help me fill out the Tutor’s Bond?
No. The Clerk of Court’s forms page says its employees are prohibited from providing legal advice or assistance with completing any form, and that the forms are samples for qualified notaries or attorneys only.
Can I fill out the Tutor’s Bond online?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the bond; delivery follows the Clerk of Court’s channels, and the notary and witness steps still happen on paper.
Is there a fee to submit the Tutor’s Bond?
The Clerk of Court says all documents must be submitted with the appropriate fees and refers to its Fees page for the charges. The form itself prints no amount, so check that page or ask the Clerk of Court’s office.
What goes in the sum blank on the bond?
Write the sum of the bond in words before "Dollars, current money of the United States of America." The form does not state the amount; it is a figure to be set for your matter, so confirm it with the attorney or the court.
Who does the Tutor’s Bond bind to?
It binds the named parties, jointly and severally, to the Judge of the 24th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson or his successor in office. They also bind their heirs, executors and administrators, and renounce all benefits of division or discussion.
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