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.

Notice of Amended Policy Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing

 The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces that it has amended the Court’s policy regarding COVID-19 vaccination and testing.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) recommends that, in addition...

Washington's Birthday

 On Monday, February 21, 2022, 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 22, 2022...

Extension of the Temporary Suspension of Jury Trials

 The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces that the temporary suspension of all civil and criminal jury trials, which was implemented on January 3, 2022, has been extended.  All jury trials are suspended...

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

 On Monday, January 17, 2022, 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 18, 2022...

Temporary Suspension of Jury Trials

 The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces a temporary suspension of all jury trials for a period of three weeks, effective immediately.  There is currently an alarming surge of COVID-19 cases nationwide and in...

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 March 28, 2022. Therefore, the Court announces the following regarding its operations. Court...

Senate Confirms Superior Court Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong as United States District Judge for the Central District of California

 On December 17, 2021 the United States Senate confirmed President Joe Biden’s nomination of Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong to serve as a federal district judge for the United States District Court for the Central...

Holiday Schedule

 On Friday, December 24, 2021, the United States District Court, Central District of California, will be closed in recognition of the Christmas holiday. Regular service will resume on Monday, December 27, 2021. *********************************

Thanksgiving Day

 On Thursday, November 25, 2021 and Friday, November 26, 2021, 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 29, 2021...

New and Amended Local Rules Effective December 1, 2021

 The new and amended local rules listed below will become effective December 1, 2021. A redlined version of these rules, as well as a complete copy of the Local Civil Rules that will be effective December 1, 2021, are available on the Court’s website...

Veterans Day

 On Thursday, November 11, 2021, 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 Friday, November 12, 2021.   ********************* Have a...

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 January 14, 2022. Therefore, the Court announces the following regarding its operations. Court...

Notice of Policy Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing

 The United States District Court for the Central District of California had adopted a policy regarding COVID-19 vaccinations and testing.  The policy is necessary to combat the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of the Court’s...

Columbus Day

 On Monday, October 11, 2021, 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 12, 2021.   ********************* Have a pleasant...

Changes to Local Rules Proposed to Become Effective December 1, 2021

 The Court has preliminarily approved amendments to the local rules listed below. The proposed effective date is December 1, 2021. A redline of the proposed changes accompanies the electronic version of this notice and can also be found on the Court’...

Labor Day

 On Monday, September 6, 2021, 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 7, 2021.   ********************* Have a pleasant...

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 October 15, 2021. Therefore, the Court announces the following regarding its operations. Court...

Wearing of Face Coverings or Masks

 Pursuant to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s most recent update to its mask guidance, all individuals, regardless of vaccination status seeking entry to, or occupying, the United States Courthouses or Probation and Pretrial Services...

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.

Extension of CARES Act

 The United States District Court for the Central District of California has extended the CARES Act through August 15, 2021. Therefore, the Court announces the following regarding its operations. Court Hearings

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