• 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.
  • Throughout history, immigrants have come to the U.S. seeking a better way of life. The Central District of California holds Naturalization Ceremonies each year for those who have completed the requirements. Last year, 73,277 people were naturalized in this district. <a href="clerk-services/naturalization-ceremony-information">Learn more</a>
     Throughout history, immigrants have come to the U.S. seeking a better way of life. The Central District of California holds Naturalization Ceremonies each year for those who have completed the requirements. Last year, 73,277 people were naturalized in this district. Learn more

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 all three of its divisions – Western (Los Angeles), Southern (Santa Ana), and Eastern (Riverside).

The days on which the Court will be closed and only reduced services will be available are as follows:

Recruitment Notice for Criminal Justice Act Trial Attorney Panel

Pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act of 1964, as amended, (18 U.S.C. § 3006A) (the "CJA"), the United States District Court for the Central District of California administers and manages a plan for providing representation for any person financially unable to obtain adequate representation in certain circumstances by the appointment of the Office of the Federal Public Defender and/or private attorneys who have been approved for membership on the CJA panel.