Columbus Day
On Monday, October 9, 2023, 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,...
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...
Labor Day
On Monday, September 4, 2023, 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,...
Seeking Applications: Attorney 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 Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel. This recruitment seeks to replace...
Independence Day
On Tuesday, July 4, 2023, 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 Independence Day.
Normal service will resume on Wednesday,...
Juneteenth National Independence Day
On Monday, June 19, 2023, 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 Juneteenth National Independence Day.
Normal service will...
Passing of the Honorable Ronald S.W. Lew
The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces the passing of Senior District Judge Ronald S.W. Lew on May 19, 2023. Judge Lew was 81 years old.
Memorial Day
On Monday, May 29, 2023, 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 Memorial Day.
Normal service will resume on Tuesday, May 30,...
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.
