Thanksgiving Day
On Thursday, November 23, 2023 and Friday, November 24, 2023, 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 holiday...
Changes to the District Court Miscellaneous Fee Schedule
Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1914, the Judicial Conference of the United States approved several changes to the district court miscellaneous fee schedule, effective December 1, 2023. The amended Schedule of Fees will be available on the Court’s website.
Veterans Day
On Friday, November 10, 2023, the United States District Court and the Probation and Pretrial Services Office, in the Western, Eastern, and Southern Divisions, will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.
Normal service will resume on Monday,...
Termination of the Patent Program, Effective March 30, 2024
The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces that the Court’s Patent Program will be terminated, effective March 30, 2024. Judges participating in the Patent Program will continue to accept transfers of patent...
Columbus Day
On Monday, October 9, 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 Columbus Day.
Normal service will resume on Tuesday,...
Relocation of Criminal Duty Courtroom
Effective August 21, 2023, the Criminal Duty Courtroom will relocate to Courtroom 640 on the 6th floor at the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and United States Courthouse (“Roybal Courthouse”). All initial appearances will be conducted in person...
Labor Day
On Monday, September 4, 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 Labor Day.
Normal service will resume on Tuesday,...
Seeking Applications: Attorney 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 Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel. This recruitment seeks to replace...
Independence Day
On Tuesday, July 4, 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 Independence Day.
Normal service will resume on Wednesday,...
Juneteenth National Independence Day
On Monday, June 19, 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 Juneteenth National Independence Day.
Normal service will...
Passing of the Honorable Ronald S.W. Lew
The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces the passing of Senior District Judge Ronald S.W. Lew on May 19, 2023. Judge Lew was 81 years old.
Memorial Day
On Monday, May 29, 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 Memorial Day.
Normal service will resume on Tuesday, May 30,...