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.

Amended Local Rules Effective December 1, 2019

 The amended local rules listed below will become effective December 1, 2019.  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 December 1, 2019, are available...

Veterans Day Holiday

 On Monday, November 11, 2019, the United States District Court, in Los Angeles, Santa Ana and Riverside, will be closed in recognition of Veterans Day.  Normal service will resume on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.  

Passing of the Honorable George P. Schiavelli

 Chief Judge Virginia A. Phillips announces the passing of former District Judge George P. Schiavelli, who died on August 28, 2019.  Judge Schiavelli was 71 years old. Judge Schiavelli received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1970 from Stanford...

Columbus Day Holiday

 On Monday, October 14, 2019, 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 15, 2019.   *********************

Request for Quotation

 RFQ Number: USDC_TS-134MAINTENANCEPROJECT_8/21/19_OA Request Date: August 21, 2019 Due Date:

Changes to Local Rules Proposed to Become Effective December 1, 2019

 The Court has preliminarily approved amendments to the local rules listed below. The proposed effective date is December 1, 2019.  A redline of the proposed changes accompanies the electronic version of this notice and can also be found on the...

Labor Day Holiday

 On Monday, September 2, 2019, 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 3, 2019.   ********************* Have a pleasant...

PDF File Size Limit Increase in CM/ECF

 The United States District Court for the Central District of California has increased the limit on the size of files to be uploaded to the Court’s Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system.  The maximum file size for PDF documents filed...

Seeking Applications: 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 Merit Selection Panel (Panel). Currently, there is one vacant position on...

Next Generation (NextGen) of CM/ECF

 The United States District Court for the Central District of California will be upgrading its CM/ECF software to the Next Generation (NextGen) of CM/ECF on February 18, 2020. NextGen is the culmination of a multi-year project headed by the...

Passing of the Honorable Manuel L. Real

 The United States District Court for the Central District of California mourns the loss of Senior District Judge Manuel L. Real, who passed away on June 26, 2019 at the age of 95. 

Notice - Independence Day 2019

 On Thursday, July 4, 2019, 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 Friday, July 5, 2019.   *********************

Recruitment Notice For 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...

Memorial Day Holiday

 On Monday, May 27, 2019, 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 28, 2019.   **********************************Have a...

Amended Local Rules Effective June 1, 2019

 The amended local rules listed below will become effective June 1, 2019. 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, 2019, are available on the...

Recruitment Notice for 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...

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

 THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT TRIAL ATTORNEY PANEL

Public Notice of Intent to Consider the Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge Jean P. Rosenbluth

 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 Jean P. Rosenbluth 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 Charles F. Eick

 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 Charles F. Eick to an additional eight (8) year term. The current term of Magistrate Judge...

Changes to Local Rules Proposed to Become Effective June 1, 2019

 The Court has preliminarily approved amendments to the local rules listed below. The proposed effective date is June 1, 2019. A redline of the proposed changes accompanies the electronic version of this notice and can also be found on the Court’s...

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