New COVID-19 Courthouse Protocols
August 2, 2021 – Effective immediately, attorneys, justice partners and the public are mandated to wear masks and “vigilantly follow” COVID-19 protocols at all County courthouses.
Advance Notice on Probate Calendar Sessions
July 27, 2021 – The LASC Probate Division has issued advance notice that it will amend the courtroom calendar sessions for probate matters, effective January 2022.
New Civil Division Courtroom Measures Outlined
July 26, 2021 – Effective immediately, LASC Civil Division judges may modify the ways juries are selected and allow jurors to sit throughout the courtroom rather than only in the jury box.
Deadlines for Some Cases Extended by Two Weeks
July 19, 2021 – The L. A. Superior Court has announced a 2-week extension of deadlines for certain criminal cases and a 4-week extension for juvenile dependency proceedings
Burnout Among Attorneys On the Rise
July 12, 2021 – According to a recent survey conducted by Bloomberg Law, an increasing number of attorneys are experiencing burnout and an overall “decline in well-being.”
CJC Courtrooms Return to Regular Hours
July 12, 2021 – Effective today, all courtrooms at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in downtown L. A. will operate from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some exceptions.
Virtual MSC for Specific PI Cases Detailed
June 30, 2021 – The LASC has ordered select PI cases to a virtual Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC) for those heard in several Departments at the downtown Spring Street Courthouse.
LASC Civil Division Outlines Changes to Some Ops
June 28, 2021 – The LASC’s Civil Division has implemented several changes to its jury trial and Mandatory Status Conference operations that take effect immediately.
New LASC Family Law Courtrooms at Mosk
June 28, 2021 – The LASC Family Law Division will implement several changes courtroom operations at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles, effective July 6, 2021.
No Social Distancing at Courthouses
June 28, 2021 – Effective today, L. A. County courthouses will operate without any public access restrictions, eliminating the requirement for advance appointments for service.