Criminal Trial Resumption Date Extended
July 13, 2020 – The LASC has issued a new General Order extending to August 20 the date at which criminal trials will resume at the County’s 38 courthouses.
Traffic Infraction Grace Period Extended
July 7, 2020 – The Los Angeles Superior Court has extended its initial 90-day grace period to pay traffic and non-traffic infraction fines by an additional 60 days.
Rules for Face Coverings, Distancing Updated
July 7, 2020- LASC Presiding Judge Kevin C. Brazile has updated General Order mandating facial coverings and social distancing requirements in all 38 County courthouses.
LASC Details New Probate Division Assignments
July 2, 2020 – The latest bench officer and department reassignments in the Probate Division at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse have been detailed by the LASC.
Family Law Courtroom Changes in Whittier
June 29, 2020 – New bench and courtroom assignments have been announced for the Family Law Division at the Whittier Courthouse
Stanley Mosk Department 44 Changes Outlined
June 22, 2020 – Stanley Mosk Courthouse Department 44, which previously handled miscellaneous Civil proceedings, was closed as a Civil Department.
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.