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.

Request for Proposals for Interactive Digital Signage

 RFP NUMBER: USDC16_AV272016 RFP Posted: January 21, 2016 Questions Due: January 29, 2016 by 2:00 p.m. local time

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday Holiday

 On Monday, January 18, 2016, 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 19, 2016...

U.S.A. v. Kabir et al., Order re Production of Exhibits for Inspection, etc.

December Holidays

 On Thursday, December 24, 2015 and Thursday, December 31, 2015, the Clerk’s Office in Los Angeles, Santa Ana and Riverside will be open on a limited basis only.  Court staff will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to accept filing for...

Attorneys Required to Electronically File Most Sealed Documents, Effective December 1, 2015

 Significant Changes to the Court’s Local Rules Regarding the Submission of Sealed and In Camera Documents in Civil Cases Will Be Effective December 1, 2015 Attorneys Will Be Required to Electronically File Most Sealed Documents

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...

Thanksgiving Day Holiday

             On Thursday, November 26, 2015, the United States District Court, Central District of California, will be closed in recognition of the Thanksgiving Day Holiday.               On Friday, November 27, 2015, the Court will not be open,...

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...

Veterans Day Holiday

 On Wednesday, November 11, 2015, the United States District Court, Central District of California, will be closed in recognition of Veterans Day.  Normal service will resume on Thursday, November 12, 2015.   Have a pleasant and safe holiday.   Kiry...

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...

Columbus Day Holiday

 On Monday, October 12, 2015, the United States District Court, in Los Angeles, Santa Ana and Riverside, will be closed in recognition of Columbus Day.  Normal service will resume on Tuesday, October 13, 2015.     Kiry K. Gray Clerk of Court

Kiry K. Gray Appointed as Clerk of Court for the Central District of California

 The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces the appointment of Kiry K. Gray as Clerk of Court. Ms. Gray succeeds retired Clerk of Court Terry Nafisi.

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...

Karen L. Stevenson 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 Karen L. Stevenson as a United States Magistrate Judge.  Judge Stevenson, who was sworn in on August 10, 2015, will sit in Los Angeles in the Court’...

Request for Proposals for Daily Courier Services

 RFP NUMBER: USDC16_DAILYCOURIER RFP Posted: August 06, 2015 Questions Due: August 11, 2015 by 2:00 p.m. local time Proposals Due:

Open Market Request for Proposal (RFP) Services

 RFP NUMBER: USDC16_JURORPARKING RFP Posted: July 30, 2015 Questions Due: August 06, 2015 by 2:00 p.m. local time Proposals Due:

Karen E. Scott 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 Karen E. (Walter) Scott as United States Magistrate Judge.  Judge Scott, who was sworn in on July 28, 2015, will sit in Santa Ana in the Court’s...

Labor Day Holiday

 On Monday, September 7, 2015, the United States District Court, Central District of California, will be closed in recognition of Labor Day.  Normal service will resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2015.   Have a pleasant and safe holiday.   Kiry K. Gray...

Alexander F. MacKinnon Appointed as United States Magistrate Judge for the Central District of California

       Press Release Date: July 20, 2015             ALEXANDER F. MACKINNON APPOINTED AS UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA  

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