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.

Order of the Chief Judge re End of Shutdown

 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA   IN THE MATTER OF RESUMPTION OF REGULAR COURT OPERATIONS AND LEAVE AND ATTENDANCE POLICIES ORDER OF THE CHIEF JUDGE ​ NO. 13-115 (Rescinds Order of the Chief Judge No. 13-113)

Order of the Chief Judge re Government Shutdown

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA IN RE:   OPERATING THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA IN THE  ABSENCE OF AN APPROPRIATION  OR CONTINUING RESOLUTION ORDER OF THE...

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...

Alka Sagar and Douglas F. McCormick Selected as United States Magistrate Judges for Central District of California

 The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces the selection of Alka Sagar and Douglas F. McCormick as United States Magistrate Judges.  Judge Sagar, who became the first Indian-American female federal judge in the...

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...

Senate Confirms Superior Court Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell as U.S. District Judge for Central District of California

 On April 15, 2013, the United States Senate confirmed President Barack Obama’s nomination of Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Beverly Reid O’Connell to serve as a United States district judge for the United States District Court for the...

New $50 Administrative Fee for Filing a Civil Action, Suit or Proceeding in a District Court, Effective May 1, 2013.

  

Next Reduced Service Day: Friday, August 16

 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...

District Judge Virginia A. Phillips Swears In Congressman Mark Takano at In-District Ceremony

 On February 20, District Judge Virginia A. Phillips swore in Congressman Mark Takano and his staff at a ceremony held at the Cesar Chavez Community Center in Riverside.  Although Congressman Takano was officially sworn in as a member of the 113th...

District Court Helps Returning Veterans Re-Enter Civilian Workforce

 Transitioning back to civilian life can pose many challenges for our returning veterans.  Suddenly faced with reentering the civilian workforce in a recovering economy, the biggest challenge for many will be to find employment in a very tight job...

How the Bar Can Help the Clerk's Office

 As a federal institution funded by taxpayers, the United States District Court for the Central District of California is committed to using public resources efficiently and effectively. To this end, we request the assistance and support of the...

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

      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, 2013.  The amended rules are posted on the Court’s website, and include...

Changes to CM/ECF Effective February 19, 2013

 The Central District of California was upgraded to CM/ECF Version 5 on February 19, 2013.  One of the new features requires users to create more secure passwords.  After logging in with your current password, a pop-up message will instruct you to...

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