Emergency $0 Bail Schedule Approved by LASC
June 22, 2020- The LASC Executive Committee has approved a temporary zero emergency bail schedule for most misdemeanors and lower-level felonies.
Bankruptcy Court Details Reopening Plans
June 16, 2020 – The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California, has released an update on the Court’s reconstitution plans; courthouses will reopen Monday, June 22.
New Restraining Law Order Filing Detailed
June 15, 2020 – Family Law litigants can now file and present for ruling restraining order applications and responses via resource account email addresses.
Court Eases Resolution of Traffic Matters
June 15, 2020 – The LASC is mailing information packets to individuals with traffic and non-traffic infraction citation compliance dates to help them resolve their cases.
LASC Details New Phased-In Reopening Timeline
June 15, 2020 – The L. A. Superior Court has been given the go-ahead to reopen in a phased-in process, that takes effect Monday June 22.
Celebrate SFVBA Membership Appreciation 2020
June 11, 2020 – Tell us how you have been holding up during the era of COVID-19. We are interested and so are your fellow SFVBA members.
New Remote Adoption Process Detailed
June 11, 2020 – Uncontested adoptions in Los Angeles County no longer require an in-person court appearance to be finalized.
ABA Issues New Lawyer-Client Ethics Guidelines
June 9, 2020 – The new guidelines can help lawyers determine if information received from a prospective client could disqualify them from representing the client.
LASC Probate Division Announces Change to Courtroom Location
Effective June 22, Judge Deborah L. Christian of the Los Angeles Superior Court’s Probate Division will move from Department 99 to Department 44 at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles. According to the Court, all cases currently assigned to Judge Christian remain assigned to her for all purposes. Counsel and parties are instructed…
LASC Mandates Face Coverings, Distancing
June 8, 2020 – Facial coverings and social distancing are ordered at all 38 L. A. Superior Court courthouses and courtrooms.