Notices from the Clerk

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 16, 2023, the United States District Court and the Probation and Pretrial Services Office, in the Western, Eastern, and Southern Divisions, will be closed in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.   Normal service...

Holiday Schedule

 On Monday, December 26, 2022, the United States District Court, Central District of California, will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday. Regular service will resume on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. *********************************

Rescission of the Court’s COVID-19 Incident Response Protocol and Amended Policy Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing

Thanksgiving Day

 On Thursday, November 24, 2022 and Friday, November 25, 2022, the United States District Court and Probation and Pretrial Services Office, in the Western, Eastern, and Southern Divisions, will be closed in recognition of the Thanksgiving Day...

New and Amended Local Rules Effective December 1, 2022

 The new and amended local rules listed below will become effective December 1, 2022. A redlined version of these rules, as well as a complete copy of the Local Civil Rules that will be effective December 1, 2022, are available on the Court’s website...

Veterans Day

 On Friday, November 11, 2022, the United States District Court and the Probation and Pretrial Services Office, in the Western, Eastern, and Southern Divisions, will be closed in recognition of Veterans Day. Normal service will resume on Monday,...

Public Notice of Intent to Consider the Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge Gail Standish

 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 Gail Standish to an additional eight (8) year term.  Magistrate Judge Standish’s term expires...

Public Notice of Intent to Consider the Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge Alicia Rosenberg

 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 Alicia Rosenberg to an additional eight (8) year term.  Magistrate Judge Rosenberg’s term...

Public Notice of Intent to Consider the Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge Rozella Oliver

 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 Rozella Oliver to an additional eight (8) year term.  Magistrate Judge Oliver’s term expires...

Columbus Day

Expiration of Authorizations under the CARES Act

Changes to Local Rules Proposed to Become Effective December 1, 2022

 The Court has preliminarily approved amendments to the local rules listed below.  The proposed effective date is December 1, 2022.  A redline of the proposed changes accompanies the electronic version of this notice and can also be found on the...

Labor Day

 On Monday, September 5, 2022, the United States District Court and the Probation and Pretrial Services Office, in the Western, Eastern, and Southern Divisions, will be closed in recognition of Labor Day. Normal service will resume on Tuesday,...

Mask-Wearing Requirements

 Pursuant to General Order 21-08, individuals seeking entry to, or occupying, the United States Courthouses, including while in the courtroom for in-court proceedings, and Probation and Pretrial Services Offices in the Central District of California...

Mask-Wearing Requirements

 Pursuant to General Order 21-08, individuals seeking entry to, or occupying, the United States Courthouses, including while in the courtroom for in-court proceedings, and Probation and Pretrial Services Offices in the Central District of California...

Extension of CARES Act

 The United States District Court for the Central District of California has extended its authority pursuant to the provisions of the CARES Act through September 25, 2022. Therefore, the Court announces the following regarding its operations. Court...

Independence Day

 On Monday, July 4, 2022, the United States District Court and the Probation and Pretrial Services Office, in the Western, Eastern, and Southern Divisions, will be closed in recognition of Independence Day. Normal service will resume on Tuesday, July...

Annual Bar Membership Renewal Fee

 Pursuant to General Order No. 21-05, the annual renewal fee of $25 is due on September 1 of each year for all attorneys admitted to the Court’s Bar before September 1 of the prior year.

Juneteenth National Independence Day

 On Monday, June 20, 2022, the United States District Court and the Probation and Pretrial Services Office, in the Western, Eastern, and Southern Divisions, will be closed in recognition of Juneteenth National Independence Day. Normal service will...

Extension of CARES Act

 The United States District Court for the Central District of California has extended its authority pursuant to the provisions of the CARES Act through July 27, 2022. Therefore, the Court announces the following regarding its operations. Court...

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