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.
Certain Criminal and Juv Deadlines Extended
August 16, 2021 – The Los Angeles Superior Court has received emergency authority to help combat and operationalize the impact of the recent COVID-19 surge.
Family Law Courtroom Changes Detailed
August 11, 2021 – Effective August 16, the LASC Family Law Division will implement several changes to courtroom operations: at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles.
New LASC Mandatory Vaccination Policy
August 10, 2021 – All LASC court employees must be vaccinated as a condition of employment no later than 45 days after the FDA gives final approval to at least one COVID-19 vaccine.
LASC Civil Division to Implement Changes
August 8- 2021 – The LASC is planning a series of changes it will make in its Civil Division over the next 60 days “to provide more timely access to justice.”
SFVBA Election Pamphlet Now Available
August 5, 2021 – The new SFVBA Election Pamphlet will help members make the important decision as to who will lead the Bar through the upcoming year.
Certain Trials and Hearings Relief Extended
August 3, 2021 – The relief for Los Angeles County criminal trials and juvenile dependency hearings has been extended to August 13, according to the LASC.