Remote Appearance Technology to be Phased-In
June 2, 2020-Through this summer, the LASC will phase-in and expand the use of remote technology at all of the courtrooms in Los Angeles County.
Most LASC Courthouses Reopen Tomorrow
June 1, 2020 – Most of L.A. County’s 38 courthouses will reopen tomorrow, June 2, and resume providing essential services to the public.
Safety Concerns Close County Courts Today
June 1, 2020 – Los Angeles Superior Court Presiding Judge Kevin C. Brazile has ordered all 38 courthouses in L.A. County closed today in the interest of public safety.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Extends Reopening Date
May 28, 2020 – Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no physical access to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for any court hearings before June 30, 2020.
LASC COVID-19 Leadership Update Webinar Planned
May 18, 2020 – SFVBA members are invited to participate in a COVID-19 Q&A Webinar with the leadership of the Los Angeles Superior Court system.
California Courts Take Heavy Budget Hit
May 14, 2020 – Gov. Gavin Newsom has unveiled a revised budget that cuts hundreds of millions of dollars from the state’s courts.
LASC Courtroom Closures Extended Until June 10
May 13, 2020 – All courtrooms in Los Angeles County will remain closed through June 10 for judicial business, except for certain time-sensitive, essential functions.
State Bar Releases February Bar Exam Results
May 11, 2020 – The California State Bar has released the results of the February 2020 Bar Exam; 1,128 first-time applicants pass.
New Online Child Custody Tool Available
May 6, 2020 – The LASC has unveiled a new online tool to assist in resolving child custody and visitation disputes remotely.
SFVBA’s Attorney Referral Service Recertified
May 6, 2020 – The SFVBA’s Attorney Referral Service (ARS) has been officially recertified by the State Bar to operate in both Los Angeles and Ventura counties.