New LASC Civil Trial Ramp-Up Plan Detailed
April 1, 2021 – Effective immediately, Dept. 1 at the Mosk Courthouse will serve as the central location for county-wide coordination of all Civil jury trials.
Supreme Court, LASC Denounce Racial Violence
March 25, 2021 – The heads of the LASC and the California Supreme Court have issued a joint statement denouncing race-based violence.
Temp Judge Training Approved for MCLE Credit
March 16, 2021 – The LASC’s Temporary Judge Program is offering training with MCLE credit for attorneys wanting to serve as temporary judges.
Rules for Criminal Competency Hearings
March 15, 2021 – Effective today, certain criminal competency proceedings initiated on or after March 15, 2021 will be reassigned to the LASC Probate Division..
Temporary LASC Judge Training Scheduled
March 3, 2021 – The Los Angeles Superior Court is currently recruiting Temporary Judges with a required remote training session scheduled on April 14.
Judicial Mentor Program Scheduled
March 1, 2021 – Experienced attorneys interested in becoming a judge should plan on attending an informational program on March 23 that will detail the LASC’s Judicial Mentorship program.
New Judicial Emergency Continuances
March 1, 2021 – The Los Angeles Superior Court has issued a new General Order extending last-day deadlines for criminal trials and specified hearings, as well as juvenile dependency cases.
New LASC Bench Assignments Detailed
February 23, 2021 – Effective today, the LASC will implement several bench and Commissioner changes in three Departments at the Hollywood and Van Nuys Courthouses.
Some Remote Family Law Matters OK’d
February 22, 2021 – Effective Monday, March 1, 2021, video will be available for remote courtroom appearances via LACourtConnect for all family law case types, except AB 1058 hearings.
Family Law Courtroom Changes
February 17, 2021 – The LASC Family Law Division has detailed changes, over the next two months, to the courtroom operations at three Los Angeles County courtrooms.