Family Law Courtroom Changes in Whittier
June 29, 2020 – New bench and courtroom assignments have been announced for the Family Law Division at the Whittier Courthouse
Stanley Mosk Department 44 Changes Outlined
June 22, 2020 – Stanley Mosk Courthouse Department 44, which previously handled miscellaneous Civil proceedings, was closed as a Civil Department.
Emergency $0 Bail Schedule Approved by LASC
June 22, 2020- The LASC Executive Committee has approved a temporary zero emergency bail schedule for most misdemeanors and lower-level felonies.
Bankruptcy Court Details Reopening Plans
June 16, 2020 – The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California, has released an update on the Court’s reconstitution plans; courthouses will reopen Monday, June 22.
New Restraining Law Order Filing Detailed
June 15, 2020 – Family Law litigants can now file and present for ruling restraining order applications and responses via resource account email addresses.
Court Eases Resolution of Traffic Matters
June 15, 2020 – The LASC is mailing information packets to individuals with traffic and non-traffic infraction citation compliance dates to help them resolve their cases.
LASC Details New Phased-In Reopening Timeline
June 15, 2020 – The L. A. Superior Court has been given the go-ahead to reopen in a phased-in process, that takes effect Monday June 22.
Celebrate SFVBA Membership Appreciation 2020
June 11, 2020 – Tell us how you have been holding up during the era of COVID-19. We are interested and so are your fellow SFVBA members.
New Remote Adoption Process Detailed
June 11, 2020 – Uncontested adoptions in Los Angeles County no longer require an in-person court appearance to be finalized.
ABA Issues New Lawyer-Client Ethics Guidelines
June 9, 2020 – The new guidelines can help lawyers determine if information received from a prospective client could disqualify them from representing the client.