Dependency Court Expansion in LASC East District
December 30, 2021 –Effective January 3, 2022, the LASC’s Juvenile Dependency Division will launch a pilot satellite courtroom at the Pomona South Courthouse.
Court Unveils New Back-to-Normal Plan
December 7, 2021 – The LASC has launched its Normalization of Operations Work plan (N.O.W.) to restore its criminal operations to pre-pandemic levels of efficiency.
Certain Juvenile Deadlines Being Extended
December 6, 2021 – The L.A. Superior Court has issued a new General Order extending certain Juvenile deadlines through December 31, 2021.
New Program Eases Criminal Case Backlogs
November 30, 2021 – The LASC will receive $9.2 million in funding from the new Early Disposition Program (EDP) to address criminal case backlogs and reduce delays.
New LASC Online Dispute Resolution Program
November 29, 2021 – Starting December 6, parties in some Unlawful Detainer cases will be able to resolve their disputes online, for free and without direct Court intervention.
Judge Mentor Program – One Year On
November 17, 2021 – The LASC’s Judicial Mentor Program, which pairs judges with attorneys interested in judgeships, has seen its success spread across the country.
LASC Juror Transport Program Expanded
October 21, 2021 – The LASC has expanded its juror transportation programs to cover costs of public transit during jury service at selected courthouses in L.A. County.
Judicial Mentor Program Workshop Planned
October 18, 2021 – The Los Angeles Superior Court Judicial Mentor Program will host a virtual outreach workshop on Wednesday, October 20 for those interested in becoming a judge.
LASC Vaccine Mandate Takes Effect
October 18, 2021 – Approximately 99 percent of the nation’s largest trial court’s employees have provided proof of full vaccination or requested a medical or religious exemption.
Courtroom Change at Stanley Mosk Detailed
October 4, 2021 – Effective today, Judge Victor G. Viramontes is reassigned to Dept. 93 at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles. He replaces Judge Joel L. Lofton.