LASC Issues New Operational Transition Orders
June 21, 2021 – The LASC has issued a new General Order extending last-day deadlines for Criminal and Juvenile Dependency matters as it transitions to pre-pandemic operational levels.
Court Video Platform Improved, Cost Cut
June 16, 2021 – The L. A. Superior Court’s cost-recovery fee for LACourtConnect (LACC) video remote appearances has been reduced due to recent changes in its video and audio platform.
Masks, Distancing at L.A. County Courthouses
June 15, 2021 – Face masks and social distancing remain in effect in all L. A. County courthouses until further notice, according to the latest General Order issued by the Los Angeles Superior Court.
JCD Offers New Language Materials
June 14, 2021 – The California Judicial Council has developed a suite of resources and materials to help with language access services and navigate basic court processes.
Mosk UD Courtrooms Redesignated
May 13, 2021 – Effective May 17, four Unlawful Detainer courtrooms in the Stanley Mosk Courthouse will be designated as direct calendar UD courtrooms.
New Personal Injury Bench Trial Program
April 29, 2021 – The LASC is launching a new voluntary pilot program for litigants to obtain a prompt bench trial in cases assigned to the Personal Injury Hub courtrooms.
LASC Extends Certain Case Deadlines
April 23, 2021 – The Los Angeles Superior Court has issued a new General Order extending last-day deadlines for Criminal trials, as well as Juvenile Dependency matters.
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..