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.

Thanksgiving Day

 On Thursday, November 28, 2024, and Friday, November 29, 2024, the United States District Court and Probation and Pretrial Services Office, in the Western, Eastern, and Southern Divisions, will be closed in recognition of the Thanksgiving Day...

Veterans Day

 On Monday, November 11, 2024, the United States District Court and the Probation and Pretrial Services Office, in the Western, Eastern, and Southern Divisions, will be closed in recognition of Veterans Day. Normal service will resume on Tuesday,...

The Central District of California Will Launch Opt-Out Civil Consent to Magistrate Judges Program on December 1, 2024

The Central District of California will launch the Opt-Out Civil Consent to Magistrate Judges Program on December 1, 2024.  Pursuant to that Program, a certain portion of new civil filings will be assigned directly to Magistrate Judges.  The parties...

Changes to Local Rules Proposed to Become Effective December 1, 2024

Columbus Day

 On Monday, October 14, 2024, the United States District Court and the Probation and Pretrial Services Office, in the Western, Eastern, and Southern Divisions, will be closed in recognition of Columbus Day.  Normal service will resume on Tuesday,...

One Hour Closure of Customer Services Windows on September 13, 2024

 On Friday, September 13, 2024, the Customer Service Window at the First Street Courthouse as well as the Intake, Records and Fiscal Departments in all three divisions of the Central District of California will be closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m...

Labor Day

 On Monday, September 2, 2024, the United States District Court and the Probation and Pretrial Services Office, in the Western, Eastern, and Southern Divisions, will be closed in recognition of Labor Day. Normal service will resume on Tuesday,...

Public Notice of Intent to Consider the Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge John D. Early

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 John D. Early to an additional eight (8) year term. Magistrate Judge Early’s term expires...

Reminder: Requirement to Maintain Updated Contact Information in CM/ECF

Additional Changes to Local Rules Proposed to Become Effective June 1, 2024

 In February 2024, a Notice from the Clerk issued regarding amendments to the local rules proposed to be effective on June 1, 2024.  Since then, the Court has approved another amendment and an addition to the local rules listed below, proposed to be...

Changes to Local Rules Proposed to Become Effective June 1, 2024

 The Court preliminarily has approved amendments to the local rules listed below.  The proposed effective date is June 1, 2024.  A redline of the proposed changes accompanies the electronic version of this notice and can also be found on the Court’s...

Changes to the District Court Miscellaneous Fee Schedule

 Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1914, the Judicial Conference of the United States approved several changes to the district court miscellaneous fee schedule, effective December 1, 2023.  The amended Schedule of Fees will be available on the Court’s website.

Termination of the Patent Program, Effective March 30, 2024

 The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces that the Court’s Patent Program will be terminated, effective March 30, 2024.  Judges participating in the Patent Program will continue to accept transfers of patent...

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...

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.

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...

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

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