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.

CVB Online Traffic School Request

 On Monday, July 14, 2014, the Central District of California will launch an exciting new pilot program in the Eastern Division – the first program of its kind in the nation. The new program will allow individuals who receive tickets for traffic...

New and Amended Local Civil Rules and Local Criminal Rules

 Amended Local Rules Effective June 1, 2014

Recruitment Notice for Criminal Justice Act Trial Attorney Panel

 The Criminal Justice Act Trial Attorney Panel

Updated Notice from the Clerk Re: Applications for 9th Circuit Judicial Conference Lawyer Representatives

 The United States District Court, Central District of California is seeking applications from qualified individuals interested in serving as Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference Lawyer Representatives. Interested persons should complete the application...

Notice from the Clerk Re: Applications for 9th Circuit Judicial Conference Lawyer Representatives

 The United States District Court, Central District of California is seeking applications from qualified individuals interested in serving as Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference Lawyer Representatives. Interested persons should complete the application...

Disbarment of Attorney Arshak Bartoumian

   Pursuant to Local Rule 83-3.1.4, the Clerk posts this notice that attorney Arshak Bartoumian (California State Bar #210370) has been disbarred from the practice of law before this Court, effective February 27, 2014.  See In re Bartoumian, 14-cv-...

Attorney Case-Opening Pilot Project

 The Court has expanded the Attorney Case-Opening Pilot Project, which allows for the electronic filing of new civil cases. Beginning February 18, 2014, attorneys may file almost all new civil cases online, using the Court’s CM/ECF System. Under the ...

Changes to the Local Rules Proposed to Become Effective 6/1/2014

 Changes to the Local Rules Proposed to Become Effective June 1, 2014 The Court has preliminarily approved the amended Local Civil and Criminal Rules that accompany this notice. The proposed effective date for these amended rules is June 1, 2014. The...

Amended Notice re Changes to the Federal Court Miscellaneous Fee Schedule

   Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1914(b), the Judicial Conference of the United States approved several changes to the federal court miscellaneous fee schedule, effective December 1, 2013:  Increased the Notice of Appeals fee from $455 to $505....

Changes to Federal Court Miscellaneous Fee Schedule Effective December 1, 2013

   Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1914(b), the Judicial Conference of the United States approved several changes to the federal court miscellaneous fee schedule, effective December 1, 2013:   Increased the Notice of Appeals fee from $455 to $505....

Amended Local Rules Effective December 1, 2013

 The Local Civil Rules, Local Criminal Rules, and Local Rules Governing Bankruptcy Appeals, Cases, and Proceedings that are listed below have been amended, effective December 1, 2013. The amended rules are available on the Court’s website and...

Attorney Case-Opening Pilot Project

  The Court has established a pilot project which allows for the electronic filing of new civil cases.  Beginning October 7, 2013, attorneys may open new civil cases in the CM/ECF System and file both new and amended complaints electronically in the...

Notice re Government Shutdown

 In the event of any possible closure of Executive Branch offices of the Federal Government that may occur this week, the United States District Court for the Central District of California will remain open as usual. Further notice will be given in...

UPDATE to Notice From The Clerk Re Immediate Need to Change Internet Service Provider Address

 A Notice from the Clerk was issued on August 14, 2013 advising you to add new IP addresses to your e-mail white lists to ensure that you continue to receive your Notices of Electronic Filing (NEFs).  There is an indication that many Internet Service...

Changes to the Local Rules Proposed to Become Effective December 1, 2013

 The Court has preliminarily approved the amended Local Civil Rules, Local Criminal Rules, and Local Rules Governing Bankruptcy Appeals, Cases, and Proceedings that accompany this notice. The proposed effective date for these amended rules is...

Immediate Need to Change Internet Service Provider Address

 The Administrative Office of the U. S. Courts moved the location of its CM/ECF Data Center. This move has necessitated a change in the gateway Internet Provider (IP) addresses.  To ensure that you continue to receive your Notices of Electronic...

Cancellation of Remaining Reduced Service Days

 Due to the successful implementation of extreme conservation efforts in expenditures, the United States District Court, Central District of California, has cancelled the remaining Reduced Service Days on which staff would have been furloughed and...

Amended Notice re Reduced Service Days

 In order to adjust to the sequester cuts in the Court’s budget, the United States District Court, Central District of California, will furlough staff and reduce Court services on specific Fridays between April 26 through the end of August 2013 in...

Public Notice of Intent to Consider Reappointment:

 Public Notice Of Intent To Consider The Reappointment of The Following United States Magistrate Judges: Jacqueline Chooljian (January 8, 2014) Frederick M. Mumm (April 2, 2014)  

Amended Local Rules Effective June 1, 2013

 Amended Local Rules Effective June 1, 2013 The Local Civil and Criminal Rules listed below have been amended, effective June 1, 2013. The amended rules are available on the Court’s website and accompany the electronic version of this notice. Amended...

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