• The Central District of California is initiating a pilot project in which volunteer judges will be accepting submission of proposed orders to seal documents via e-mail. <a href="judges-requirements/court-programs/e-mailing-sealed-documents">Learn more</a>
     The Central District of California is initiating a pilot project in which volunteer judges will be accepting submission of proposed orders to seal documents via e-mail. Learn more
  • The Central District of California encompasses seven counties, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, stretching from the coast of California eastward to Nevada and Arizona borders. <a href="locations">Court Locations</a>
     The Central District of California encompasses seven counties, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, stretching from the coast of California eastward to Nevada and Arizona borders. Court Locations
  • Have you been summoned for jury duty? As a juror you will play a significant role in ensuring that justice is carried out fairly and impartially. <a href="jurors">Learn more</a>
     Have you been summoned for jury duty? As a juror you will play a significant role in ensuring that justice is carried out fairly and impartially. Learn more
  • The Central District of California is the largest of 94 federal judicial districts by population, serving over 18 million people. The Central District can boast of 370 miles of breathtaking coastline and spacious views from some of the most prominent mountain peaks in the United States.
     The Central District of California is the largest of 94 federal judicial districts by population, serving over 18 million people. The Central District can boast of 370 miles of breathtaking coastline and spacious views from some of the most prominent mountain peaks in the United States.

Amended Local Rules Effective December 1, 2013

The Local Civil Rules, Local Criminal Rules, and Local Rules Governing Bankruptcy Appeals, Cases, and Proceedings that are listed below have been amended, effective December 1, 2013. The amended rules are available on the Court’s website and accompany the electronic version...