LASC: Cellular Numbers Required in Limited Jurisdiction Unlawful Detainer Cases, Effective Jan. 2, 2026

Beginning on Jan. 2, 2026, in accordance with General Order 2025-GEN-022-00 issued by Presiding Judge Sergio C. Tapia II, all plaintiffs filing a limited jurisdiction unlawful detainer (UD) complaint in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County must, at the time of filing the complaint, submit all cellular telephone numbers for defendant(s), if they have them.

Per General Order 2025-GEN-022-00, “Plaintiffs shall certify that they have provided all known cellular telephone numbers for defendant(s). A Plaintiff who wants to receive text reminders from the Court related to their case may provide the Court with their cellular telephone numbers.”

Pursuant to the General Order, plaintiffs must:

• Submit at the time of filing the complaint all known cellular telephone numbers for the defendant(s) if they have them, using Form LASC CIV 312.
• Certify that all known cellular telephone numbers for the defendant(s) have been provided.
• Plaintiffs who wish to receive text reminders from the Court regarding their own case may also provide their cellular telephone number(s), using FormLASC CIV 312.

General Order 2025-GEN-022-00 improves access to justice and increases the efficiency of court operations by allowing the Court to notify defendant(s) and interested plaintiffs via text message reminders and notices. This ensures that parties receive timely information about upcoming hearing dates and deadlines.

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