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.

Criminal Duty Calendar - Los Angeles Only (Administrative Leave Days - November 27, December 24 and December 31, 2015)

 CRIMINAL DUTY CALENDAR – LOS ANGELES ONLY The cut-off time to place a defendant on the criminal duty calendar on Friday, November 27, 2015, Thursday, December 24, 2015 and Thursday, December 31, 2015, will be 11:00 a.m.  The PIA/Initial calendar...

New and Amended Local Rules Effective December 1, 2015

 The new and amended Local Civil Rules, Local Criminal Rules, and Local Rules Governing Bankruptcy Appeals, Cases, and Proceedings listed below will become effective December 1, 2015. Redlined versions of these rules, as well as complete copies of...

Applications for Membership on the Capital Habeas Attorney Panel

 Applications for membership on the Capital Habeas Attorney Panel for the Central District of California are now being accepted. ABOUT THE PANEL Habeas corpus petitions involving the death penalty that are not assigned to the Office of the Federal...

Certificate of Good Standing

 Attorneys may now request certificates of good standing electronically using the Court’s Case Management/Electronic Case Filing System (CM/ECF).

Changes to Local Rules Proposed to Become Effective December 1, 2015

 The Court has preliminarily approved amendments to the local rules listed below. Their proposed effective date is December 1, 2015. A redline of the proposed changes accompanies the electronic version of this notice and may also be found on the...

Attorneys Required to File New Civil Miscellaneous Cases Electronically, Effective July 20, 2015

 Since December 1, 2014, attorneys filing new civil actions in the Central District of California have been required by Local Rule 3-2 to file their case-initiating documents electronically, using the Court’s Case Management/Electronic Case Filing...

Mandatory Online Submission of Applications for Admission to the Bar of the Central District of California

 Effective August 1, 2015, applications for attorney admissions in the Central District of California will only be accepted electronically.  The online submission is an easy two-step process.  First, complete Form G-60, Application for Admission to...

Amended Local Rules Effective June 1, 2015

   Amended Local Rules Effective June 1, 2015 The amended Local Civil Rules listed below will become effective June 1, 2015. Redlined versions of these rules, as well as a complete copy of the Local Civil Rules that will be effective June 1, 2015,...

Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference Lawyer Representative Applications

 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...

Changes to Local Rules Proposed to Become Effective June 1, 2015

 Changes to Local Rules Proposed to Become Effective June 1, 2015 The Court has preliminarily approved amendments to the Local Civil Rules listed below. Their proposed effective date is June 1, 2015. A redline of the proposed changes accompanies the...

Criminal Duty Calendar (Administrative Days - November 28, December 24 and December 31, 2014

 Criminal Duty (Bench and Document Duty) will be in Los Angeles Only The cut-off time to place a defendant on the criminal duty calendar on Friday, November 28, 2014, Wednesday, December 24, 2014 and Wednesday, December 31, 2014, will be 11:00 a.m. ...

Change to the Miscellaneous Fee Schedule Effective December 1, 2014

 Effective December 1, 2014, the Schedule of Fees for services provided by the Court will be amended to include the $25 processing fee that has long been assessed for each violation notice processed through the Central Violations Bureau.  Though...

Change in Deadline to File Satisfaction of Bond Documents

 Beginning November 17, 2014, the deadline for filing documents to satisfy bond conditions will change from 4:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Documents should be filed in the Western District at Criminal Intake, located in the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building...

Attorneys Required to File New Civil Actions Electronically, Effective December 1, 2014

 Beginning December 1, 2014, attorneys filing new civil actions will be required by amended Local Rule 3-2 to file their case-initiating document(s) electronically, using the Court’s Case Management/Electronic Case Filing System (CM/ECF), unless...

Amended Local Rules Effective December 1, 2014

 The new and amended Local Civil Rules and Local Criminal Rules listed below will become effective December 1, 2014. Redlined versions of these rules, as well as complete copies of the Local Civil Rules and Local Criminal Rules that will be...

Public Notice of Intent to Consider the Reappointment of U.S. Magistrate Judge Rosenberg

 Public Notice of Intent to Consider the Reappointment ofUnited States Magistrate JudgeAlicia G. Rosenberg (March 12, 2015) Notice is hereby given that a panel of citizens has been established to submit a recommendation to the Court regarding the...

Changes to Local Rules Proposed to Become Effective December 1, 2014

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

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

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