News Announcements

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.

Labor Day Holiday

 On Monday, September 4, 2017, the United States District Court, in Los Angeles, Santa Ana and Riverside, will be closed in recognition of Labor Day. Normal service will resume on Tuesday, September 5, 2017.   ********************* Have a pleasant...

Independence Day Holiday

 On Tuesday, July 4, 2017, the United States District Court, in Los Angeles, Santa Ana and Riverside, will be closed in recognition of Independence Day. Normal service will resume on Wednesday, July 5, 2017.   ********************* Have a pleasant...

Passing of the Honorable Stephen J. Hillman

 The United States District Court, Central District of California, mourns the loss of retired Chief Magistrate Judge Emeritus Stephen J. Hillman, who passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 at the age of 67. Judge Hillman was appointed as a United States...

Seeking Applications: Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference Lawyer Representatives

 The United States District Court, Central District of California, is currently accepting applications from qualified individuals interested in serving as Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference Lawyer Representatives.  The selected Lawyer Representatives...

Public Notice of Intent to Consider the Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge Suzanne H. Segal

 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 Suzanne H. Segal to an additional eight (8) year term. The current term of Magistrate Judge...

Public Notice of Intent to Consider the Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge Louise A. LaMothe

 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 Louise A. LaMothe to an additional four (4) year term. The current term of Magistrate Judge...

Public Notice of Intent to Consider the Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams

 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 Paul L. Abrams to an additional eight (8) year term. The current term of Magistrate Judge Paul...

Memorial Day Holiday

 On Monday, May 29, 2017, the United States District Court, in Los Angeles, Santa Ana and Riverside, will be closed in recognition of Memorial Day. Normal service will resume on Tuesday, May 30, 2017.   **********************************Have a...

Recruitment Notice for Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Trial Attorney Panel

 THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT TRIAL ATTORNEY PANEL

Seeking Applications: Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference Lawyer Representatives

 The United States District Court, Central District of California, is currently accepting applications from qualified individuals interested in serving as Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference Lawyer Representatives.  The selected Lawyer Representatives...

John Early Appointed as United States Magistrate Judge for the Central District of California

 The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces the appointment of John Early as a United States Magistrate Judge.  Judge Early, who was sworn in on February 22, 2017, will sit in Santa Ana, the Court’s Southern...

Attorney Admission Fee Increase

 Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1914(b), the Judicial Conference of the United States approved several changes to the district court miscellaneous fee schedule, effective December 1, 2016.  One of the changes is the fee for original admission of attorneys...

Public Notice of Intent to Consider the Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge John E. McDermott

 Public Notice of Intent to Consider the Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge John E. McDermott Notice is hereby given that a panel of citizens has been established to submit a recommendation to the Court regarding the matter of the...

Public Notice of Intent to Consider the Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge Patrick J. Walsh

 Public Notice of Intent to Consider the Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge Patrick J. Walsh Notice is hereby given that a panel of citizens has been established to submit a recommendation to the Court regarding the matter of the...

Presidents' Day Holiday

 On Monday, February 20, 2017, the United States District Court for the Central District of California will be closed in recognition of Presidents’ Day. Normal service will resume on Tuesday, February 21, 2017...

Passing of the Honorable Robert J. Timlin

 Chief Judge Virginia A. Phillips announced the passing of Senior District Judge Robert J. Timlin on January 18, 2017.  Judge Timlin was 84 years old.

Closure of Main St. Entrance (Los Angeles)

 Due to the ongoing move of judges and personnel of the United States District Court for the Central District of California out of the United States Courthouse located at 312 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, California, one of the two public entrances...

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

 On Monday, January 16, 2017, the United States District Court, in Los Angeles, Santa Ana and Riverside, will be closed in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.  Normal service will resume on Tuesday, January 17, 2017.

2016 Holiday Schedule

 On Friday, December 23, 2016 and Friday, December 30, 2016, the Clerk’s Office in Los Angeles (Intake Sections located in the Spring St. Courthouse and the Roybal Federal building), Santa Ana and Riverside, will be open on a limited basis only. ...

Thanksgiving Day Holiday

 On Thursday, November 24, 2016, the United States District Court, Central District of California, will be closed in recognition of the Thanksgiving Day holiday.  On Friday, November 25, 2016, the Court will not be open, except for emergency matters...

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