Temporary Judge Training Scheduled
March 3, 2021 – The Los Angeles Superior Court is currently recruiting Temporary Judges with a required 3-hour, remote training session on Bench Conduct and Demeanor scheduled on April 14.
Judicial Mentor Program Scheduled
March 1, 2021 – Experienced attorneys interested in becoming a judge should plan on attending an informational program on March 23 that will detail the LASC’s Judicial Mentorship program.
New Judicial Emergency Continuances
March 1, 2021 – The Los Angeles Superior Court has issued a new General Order extending last-day deadlines for criminal trials and specified hearings, as well as juvenile dependency cases.
New LASC Bench Assignments Detailed
February 23, 2021 – Effective today, the LASC will implement several bench and Commissioner changes in three Departments at the Hollywood and Van Nuys Courthouses.
Some Remote Family Law Matters OK’d
February 22, 2021 – Effective Monday, March 1, 2021, video will be available for remote courtroom appearances via LACourtConnect for all family law case types, except AB 1058 hearings.
Family Law Courtroom Changes
February 17, 2021 – The LASC Family Law Division has detailed changes, over the next two months, to the courtroom operations at three Los Angeles County courtrooms.
LASC To Upgrade Website, Computer System
February 10, 2021 – Beginning at 6 a.m. on Friday, February 12, the Court’s website will be down until 8:00 a.m., Monday, February 15 due to a major system upgrade.
Long Beach Family Law Court Shift Announced
February 2, 2021- Judge Timothy M. Weiner is now assigned to the Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse in Long Beach and will preside over three departments.
LASC Authorizes Certain Judicial Continuances
February 1, 2021 – The Los Angeles Superior Court has authorized judicial emergency continuances for criminal, juvenile dependency matters.
Criminal Justice Center Moves to ‘AM’-‘PM’ Calendars
January 11, 2021 – Effective immediately, the CJC in downtown Los Angeles, will implement A.M., P.M. calendars to limit the number of people entering the courthouse.