News Announcements

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.

Relocation of Criminal Duty Courtroom

 Effective August 21, 2023, the Criminal Duty Courtroom will relocate to Courtroom 640 on the 6th floor at the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and United States Courthouse (“Roybal Courthouse”). All initial appearances will be conducted in person...

A. Joel Richlin Appointed as United States Magistrate Judge for the Central District of California

 The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces the appointment of A. Joel Richlin as a United States Magistrate Judge.  Judge Richlin, who was sworn in on July 31, 2023, will preside over matters in Los Angeles in...

Stephanie S. Christensen Appointed as United States Magistrate Judge for the Central District Of California

 The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces the appointment of Stephanie S. Christensen as a United States Magistrate Judge.  Judge Christensen, who was sworn in on July 5, 2023, will preside over matters in Los...

Senate Confirms Superior Court Judge Hernán D. Vera as United States District Judge for the Central District of California

 On June 13, 2023, the United States Senate confirmed President Joe Biden’s nomination of Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Hernán D. Vera to serve as a federal district judge for the United States District Court for the Central District of...

Central District of California Announces 2023 Local Civics Contest Winners

 The U.S. District Court and U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California hosted a civics contest for high school students in grades nine through twelve (Local Contest), which was held in conjunction with a civics contest sponsored by...

Passing of the Honorable Ronald S.W. Lew

 The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces the passing of Senior District Judge Ronald S.W. Lew on May 19, 2023.  Judge Lew was 81 years old.

Senate Confirms Superior Court Judge Wesley L. Hsu as United States District Judge for the Central District of California

 On May 3, 2023, the United States Senate confirmed President Joe Biden’s nomination of Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Wesley L. Hsu to serve as a federal district judge for the United States District Court for the Central District of...

New and Amended Local Rules Effective June 1, 2023

 The new and amended local rules listed below will become effective June 1, 2023. A redlined version of these rules, as well as a complete copy of the Local Civil Rules that will be effective June 1, 2023, are available on the Court’s website and...

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.

Brianna Fuller Mircheff Appointed as United States Magistrate Judge for the Central District of California

 The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces the appointment of Brianna Fuller Mircheff as a United States Magistrate Judge.  Judge Mircheff, who was sworn in on April 18, 2023, will preside over matters in Los...

Changes to Local Rules Proposed to Become Effective June 1, 2023

 The Court has preliminarily approved amendments to the local rules listed below.  The proposed effective date is June 1, 2023.  A redline of the proposed changes accompanies the electronic version of this notice and can also be found on the Court’s...

Passing of the Honorable Venetta S. Tassopulos

 The United States District Court for the Central District of California mourns the loss of retired Magistrate Judge Venetta S. Tassopulos, who passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, at the age of 95.

Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson Appointed Chief Magistrate Judge for the Central District of California

 The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces the appointment of Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson as chief magistrate judge, which became effective January 1, 2023.  She succeeds Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams...

Rescission of the Court’s COVID-19 Incident Response Protocol and Amended Policy Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing

New and Amended Local Rules Effective December 1, 2022

 The new and amended local rules listed below will become effective December 1, 2022. A redlined version of these rules, as well as a complete copy of the Local Civil Rules that will be effective December 1, 2022, are available on the Court’s website...

Expiration of Authorizations under the CARES Act

Request for Quotation (SF-2022-RT-040)

 RFQ Number: SF-2022-RT-040 Request Date: 09/07/2022   Special Notes: This is a request for Open Market Pricing.

Changes to Local Rules Proposed to Become Effective December 1, 2022

 The Court has preliminarily approved amendments to the local rules listed below.  The proposed effective date is December 1, 2022.  A redline of the proposed changes accompanies the electronic version of this notice and can also be found on the...

Mask-Wearing Requirements

 Pursuant to General Order 21-08, individuals seeking entry to, or occupying, the United States Courthouses, including while in the courtroom for in-court proceedings, and Probation and Pretrial Services Offices in the Central District of California...

Mask-Wearing Requirements

 Pursuant to General Order 21-08, individuals seeking entry to, or occupying, the United States Courthouses, including while in the courtroom for in-court proceedings, and Probation and Pretrial Services Offices in the Central District of California...

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