Certain Criminal Case Deadlines Extended Again
September 26, 2021 – Amending a previous General Order, the LASC has extended the deadlines for certain criminal matters from September 26, 2021, to October 9, 2021.
Some Criminal and Juvenile Deadlines Extended
September 16, 2021 – A new LASC General Order has been issued that extends certain Criminal and Juvenile deadlines in order to safeguard the well-being of court users.
Mandatory Efiling of Complex Cases To Start
September 9, 2021 – The LASC’s Complex Civil Division will implement mandatory electronic filing (efiling) for Complex cases beginning Monday, September 20, 2021.
Family Law Courtroom Change
September 9, 2021 – Effective September 13, LASC Family Law Judge Timothy M. Weiner will be temporarily reassigned from Long Beach to Torrance.
New Family Law Online Workshop Unveiled
September 8, 2021 – Self-represented litigants in Los Angeles Superior Court now have access to additional online tools to assist them in handling their Family Law cases.
LASC Relaxed Dress Code Policy Extended
September 7, 2021 – The Los Angeles Superior Court has extended its relaxed dress code policy in light of the continued fluctuation trends in COVID-19 numbers in L.A. County.
Mandatory Electronic Filing of Complex Cases
August 31, 2021 – Virtual information meetings for attorneys, legal professionals, and electronic filing service providers will be offered in September, according to the LASC.
New Spring Street Court Safety Protocols
August 31 , 2021 – Effective Tuesday, September 7, the general public and media entering the Spring Street Courthouse will have to certify whether they are fully vaccinated.
West Covina Courthouse Changes
August 24, 2021 – Effective September 7, 2021, LASC Court Commissioner Lynette Gridiron Winston will be assigned to Dept. 3 at the West Covina Courthouse.
LACourtConnect Fee Waived During COVID Surge
August 23, 2021 – The LASC will waive the $15 cost recovery fee for all hearings beginning Tuesday, September 7 for LACourtConnect, its remote courtroom appearance technology.