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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

On Monday, January 21, 2019, 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 22, 2019...

Amended Holiday Schedule

On Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25, 2018, the United States District Court, Central District of California, will be closed in recognition of the Christmas holiday. Regular service will resume on Wednesday, December 26, 2018...

National Day of Mourning for President George H.W. Bush

President Trump has declared Wednesday, December 5, 2018, a National Day of Mourning to honor the memory of former President George H.W. Bush.  The Supreme Court will be in recess and the District Court will be closed. Normal service will resume on...

Holiday Schedule

On Monday, December 24, 2018 and Monday, December 31, 2018, 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 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to accept filing for emergency...

Electronic Service Via CM/ECF Without Consent

In anticipation of amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5(b)(2)(E) scheduled to take effect December 1, 2018, the United States District Court for the Central District of California has amended its Local Rules to eliminate the ability of...

Thanksgiving Day Holiday

On Thursday, November 22, 2018 and Friday, November 23, 2018, 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, November 26, 2018...

Amended Local Rules Effective December 1, 2018

The amended Local Civil Rules and Local Admiralty Rules listed below will become effective December 1, 2018.  Redlined versions of these rules, as well as complete copies of the Local Civil Rules and Local Admiralty Rules that will be effective...

Veterans Day Holiday

On Monday, November 12, 2018, 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 13, 2018. ************************** Have a...

Columbus Day Holiday

On Monday, October 8, 2018, 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 9, 2018.     *********************  Have a pleasant...

Changes to Local Rules Proposed to Become Effective December 1, 2018

The Court has preliminarily approved amendments to the local rules listed below.  The proposed effective date is December 1, 2018.  A redline of the proposed changes accompanies the electronic version of this notice and may also be found on the...

Two-hour Closure of Intake, Records and Fiscal Departments on Wednesday, September 26, 2018

On Wednesday, September 26, 2018, the Customer Service Window at the First Street Courthouse as well as the Intake, Records and Fiscal Departments in all three divisions of the Central District of California will be closed from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p....

Labor Day Holiday

On Monday, September 3, 2018, 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 4, 2018.   ********************* Have a pleasant...

Autumn D. Spaeth 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 Autumn D. Spaeth as a United States Magistrate Judge.  Judge Spaeth, who was sworn in on June 15, 2018, will sit in Santa Ana, the Court’s Southern...

Independence Day Holiday

On Wednesday, July 4, 2018, 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 Thursday, July 5, 2018.   *********************  Have a pleasant...

Maria A. Audero 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 Maria A. Audero as a United States Magistrate Judge.  Judge Audero, who was sworn in on June 11, 2018, will sit in Los Angeles, the Court’s Western...

Amended Local Rules Effective June 1, 2018

The amended Local Civil Rules listed below will become effective June 1, 2018.  A redlined version of these rules, as well as a complete copy of the Local Civil Rules that will be effective June 1, 2018, are available on the Court’s website and...

Relocation of Fiscal Department and Human Resources Office

Effective May 11, 2018, the Fiscal Department and Human Resources Office will be permanently relocated from the Spring Street Federal Courthouse, 312 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, California to the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and U.S....

Memorial Day Holiday

On Monday, May 28, 2018, 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 29, 2018.   ********************************** Have a...

Public Notice of Intent to Consider the Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner

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 Michael R. Wilner to an additional eight (8) year term. Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner’s...

Public Notice of Intent to Consider the Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym

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 Sheri Pym to an additional eight (8) year term. Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym’s term expires April...

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