Notices from the Clerk

Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.

Extension of CARES Act

 The United States District Court for the Central District of California has extended its authority pursuant to the provisions of the CARES Act through January 14, 2022. Therefore, the Court announces the following regarding its operations. Court...

Notice of Policy Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing

 The United States District Court for the Central District of California had adopted a policy regarding COVID-19 vaccinations and testing.  The policy is necessary to combat the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of the Court’s...

Changes to Local Rules Proposed to Become Effective December 1, 2021

 The Court has preliminarily approved amendments to the local rules listed below. The proposed effective date is December 1, 2021. A redline of the proposed changes accompanies the electronic version of this notice and can also be found on the Court’...

Extension of CARES Act

 The United States District Court for the Central District of California has extended its authority pursuant to the provisions of the CARES Act through October 15, 2021. Therefore, the Court announces the following regarding its operations. Court...

Wearing of Face Coverings or Masks

 Pursuant to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s most recent update to its mask guidance, all individuals, regardless of vaccination status seeking entry to, or occupying, the United States Courthouses or Probation and Pretrial Services...

Annual Bar Membership Renewal Fee

 Pursuant to General Order No. 21-05, the annual renewal fee of $25 is due on September 1 of each year for all attorneys admitted to the Court’s Bar before September 1 of the prior year.

Extension of CARES Act

 The United States District Court for the Central District of California has extended the CARES Act through August 15, 2021. Therefore, the Court announces the following regarding its operations. Court Hearings

Normal Operations

 The United States District Court for the Central District of California will resume normal operations on June 15, 2021. Therefore, the Court announces the following regarding its operations. Effective June 15, 2021: Entry to Courthouses or Probation...

Resumption of Normal Operations in the Central District

 The United States District Court for the Central District of California will resume normal operations on June 15, 2021.  Therefore, the Court announces the following regarding its operations. Effective June 15, 2021: Entry to Courthouses or...

Recruitment Notice for Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Trial Attorney Panel

 The Criminal Justice Act Trial Attorney Panel

Public Notice of Intent to Consider the Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge Kenly Kiya Kato

 Notice is hereby given that a panel of citizens has been established to submit a recommendation to the Court regarding the matter of the reappointment of Kenly Kiya Kato to an additional eight (8) year term. Magistrate Judge Kato’s term expires June...

Public Notice of Intent to Consider the Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge Louise A. LaMothe

 Notice is hereby given that a panel of citizens has been established to submit a recommendation to the Court regarding the matter of the reappointment of Louise A. LaMothe to an additional four (4) year term. Magistrate Judge LaMothe’s term expires...

Public Notice of Intent to Consider the Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Chooljian

 Notice is hereby given that a panel of citizens has been established to submit a recommendation to the Court regarding the matter of the reappointment of Jacqueline Chooljian to an additional eight (8) year term. Magistrate Judge Chooljian’s term...

Seeking Applications: Merit Selection Panel Members

 The United States District Court, Central District of California, is currently accepting applications from qualified attorneys interested in serving on the Central District’s Merit Selection Panel.  The Panel’s function is to: (1) evaluate and...

Amended: Highly Sensitive Documents (HSDs)

 The Administrative Office of the United States Courts has provided notice of wide-spread breaches of both private sector and government computer systems, including serious security vulnerabilities in the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/...

Phased Reopening of the Court

 The United States District Court for the Central District of California has adopted the Plan for Phased Resumption of Operations (“Reopening Plan”), which consists of three phases: Phase 1 (return of certain staff to the courthouses to prepare for...

Phased Reopening of the Court: Southern Division

 The United States District Court for the Central District of California has adopted the Plan for Phased Resumption of Operations (“Reopening Plan”), which consists of three phases: Phase 1 (return of certain staff to the courthouses to prepare for...

Relocation for Booking New Arrestees/Defendants

 Effective April 19, 2021, the lockup area at the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and Courthouse (“Roybal Courthouse”) will be undergoing construction and will not be available for the booking of new arrestees or summoned defendants with the United...

Phased Reopening of the Court

 The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces the following regarding its operations. Phased Reopening of the Court Per the gating criteria that was adopted by the Court, local COVID-19 exposure risks in the...

Highly Sensitive Documents (HSDs)

 The Administrative Office of the United States Courts has provided notice of wide-spread breaches of both private sector and government computer systems, including serious security vulnerabilities in the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/...

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