Holiday Schedule

On Wednesday, December 25, 2024, the United States District Court, Central District of California, will be closed in recognition of the Christmas holiday.

Regular service will resume on Thursday, December 26, 2024.

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On Tuesday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 31, 2024 the Clerk’s Office in Los Angeles, Santa Ana and Riverside will be available on a limited basis only.  To post a bond or submit an emergency, time-sensitive filing such as a temporary restraining order, call the following telephone numbers:

Los Angeles:     (213) 894-8288

Riverside:         (951) 328-4450

Santa Ana:        (714) 338-3958 or (714) 338-4760

On these two days, only the Los Angeles location will be open for emergency criminal bench duty and criminal document duty matters.  The cut-off time to place a defendant on the criminal duty calendar will be 11:00 a.m.  All matters intended to be heard on the duty calendar must have the necessary paperwork submitted to Criminal Intake by 11:00 a.m.  The duty calendar will be set for 1:00 p.m. 

On Wednesday, January 1, 2025, the United States District Court, Central District of California, will be closed in recognition of New Year’s Day.                                                             

Regular service will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

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Have a pleasant and safe holiday.

Brian D. Karth
District Court Executive/Clerk of Court
December 18, 2024