Phased Resumption of Operations
By approving Amended General Order 20-08, the Central District of California has adopted a plan for the phased resumption of Court operations.
Memorial Day Holiday
On Monday, May 25, 2020, the United States District Court, in Los Angeles, Santa Ana and Riverside, will be closed in recognition of Memorial Day.
Limited service will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 pursuant to the Court’s Continuity of Operations...
New and Amended Local Rules Effective June 1, 2020
The new and amended local rules listed below will become effective June 1, 2020. A redlined version of these rules, as well as complete copies of the Local Civil Rules and the Local Criminal Rules that will be effective June 1, 2020, are available...
COVID-19 Notice (March 21, 2020)
The United States District Court for the Central District of California has activated its Continuity of Operations Plan (“COOP”), effective March 23, 2020 through and including May 1, 2020 necessary to ensure the continuous performance of essential...
Activation of Continuity of Operations Plan
Chief Judge Virginia A. Phillips announces the United States District Court for the Central District of California has activated its Continuity of Operations Plan (“COOP”), effective March 23, 2020 through and including May 1, 2020.
The activation...
Visitor Restrictions
The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces visitor restrictions to all courthouses and probation and pretrial services offices in the District as a result of the COVID-19 virus (coronavirus) outbreak.
The...
Washington's Birthday
On Monday, February 17, 2020, the United States District Court, in Los Angeles, Santa Ana and Riverside, will be closed in recognition of Washington’s Birthday.
Normal service will resume on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.
Pedro V. Castillo Appointed as United States Magistrate Judge
The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces the appointment of Pedro V. Castillo as a United States Magistrate Judge. Judge Castillo, who was sworn in on January 24, 2020, will sit in Los Angeles, the Court’s...
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
On Monday, January 20, 2020, 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 21, 2020...
Holiday Schedule
On Wednesday, December 25, 2019, 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, 2019.
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Notice - Thanksgiving Day Holiday
On Thursday, November 28, 2019 and Friday, November 29, 2019, the United States District Court, Central District of California, will be closed in recognition of the Thanksgiving Day holiday.
Normal service will resume on Monday, December 2, 2019.