New Judgment Assistance Pilot Program
April 20, 2021 – Volunteer attorneys will now be able to assist parents and couples with pending divorce and paternity cases with the paperwork necessary to obtain a judgment.
Supreme Court, LASC Denounce Racial Violence
March 25, 2021 – The heads of the LASC and the California Supreme Court have issued a joint statement denouncing race-based violence.
Rules for Criminal Competency Hearings
March 15, 2021 – Effective today, certain criminal competency proceedings initiated on or after March 15, 2021 will be reassigned to the LASC Probate Division..
Temporary LASC Judge Training Scheduled
March 3, 2021 – The Los Angeles Superior Court is currently recruiting Temporary Judges with a required remote training session 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.