LASC Courtroom Closures Extended Until June 10
May 13, 2020 – All courtrooms in Los Angeles County will remain closed through June 10 for judicial business, except for certain time-sensitive, essential functions.
State Bar Releases February Bar Exam Results
May 11, 2020 – The California State Bar has released the results of the February 2020 Bar Exam; 1,128 first-time applicants pass.
New Online Child Custody Tool Available
May 6, 2020 – The LASC has unveiled a new online tool to assist in resolving child custody and visitation disputes remotely.
SFVBA’s Attorney Referral Service Recertified
May 6, 2020 – The SFVBA’s Attorney Referral Service (ARS) has been officially recertified by the State Bar to operate in both Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
Updated Statewide Emergency Order Issued
April 29, 2020- an updated statewide emergency order extending the initial 60-day continuance of criminal jury trials, authorized on March 23, by an additional 30 days to June 14.
State Supreme Court Postpones Bar Exam
April 27, 2020 – The California Supreme Court has ordered that the Bar Exam scheduled for July be postponed until September and that provisions be made to administer the test online.
Bar Advances Plan to Postpone Next Exam
April 27, 2020 – The California State Bar has sent a letter to the California Supreme Court outlining two options to replace the next Bar exam, which is scheduled in July.
NLSLA Seeks Volunteers To Serve
April 27, 2020 – Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles is building a team of volunteer lawyers to be available through and after the COVID Shelter in Place period.
New Video Court Appearance Project Unveiled
April 21, 2020 – The Los Angeles Superior Court is launching a comprehensive Video Appearance Project in 32 courtrooms in 17 courthouses.
SFVBA Publishes Report on Current Court Status
April 17, 2020 – The SFVBA has compiled a report on the current status of the courts operating in the San Fernando Valley.