Certain Juvenile Deadlines Being Extended
December 6, 2021 – The L.A. Superior Court has issued a new General Order extending certain Juvenile deadlines through December 31, 2021.
New Program Eases Criminal Case Backlogs
November 30, 2021 – The LASC will receive $9.2 million in funding from the new Early Disposition Program (EDP) to address criminal case backlogs and reduce delays.
Judicial Mentor Program Workshop Planned
October 18, 2021 – The Los Angeles Superior Court Judicial Mentor Program will host a virtual outreach workshop on Wednesday, October 20 for those interested in becoming a judge.
LASC Vaccine Mandate Takes Effect
October 18, 2021 – Approximately 99 percent of the nation’s largest trial court’s employees have provided proof of full vaccination or requested a medical or religious exemption.
Courtroom Change at Stanley Mosk Detailed
October 4, 2021 – Effective today, Judge Victor G. Viramontes is reassigned to Dept. 93 at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles. He replaces Judge Joel L. Lofton.
Appellate Division 2022 Hearing Dates Scheduled
October 1, 2021 – The LASC Appellate Division has set the 2022 calendar for Infraction and Misdemeanor and Limited Civil cases scheduled at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse.
Odyssey Case Management Upgrade Planned
October 1, 2021 – The Odyssey Case Management System will undergo a major system upgrade the second weekend in October that will affect Efiling and some remote appearances.
Mandatory EFiling of Some Family Law Cases
September 27, 2021 – Beginning Monday, November 15, 2021, the LASC Family Law Division will implement mandatory electronic filing (efiling) for certain specified documents.
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.