New and Amended Local Rules Effective December 1, 2021
The new and amended local rules listed below will become effective December 1, 2021. A redlined version of these rules, as well as a complete copy of the Local Civil Rules that will be effective December 1, 2021, are available on the Court’s website...
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.
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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...
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.
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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
Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar
As stated in General Order No. 21-09, Alka Sagar has been reappointed as a full-time Magistrate Judge for the Central District of California for a term of eight years beginning on August 21, 2021, when her current term is scheduled to expire. Her...
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...
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...
