Scope of Webex Audio, Video Expanded
August 5, 2020 – Effective August 10, audio and video appearances using Webex will be expanded for criminal hearings in all 250 LASC criminal courtrooms.
ABA Launches New COVID-19 Resource Website
July 29, 2020 – The American Bar Association has launched a new website to serve as a resource clearinghouse for attorneys dealing with the long-term impact of COVID-19.
Flooding Closes Santa Clarita Courthouse
July 28, 2020 – The Santa Clarita Courthouse is closed for the remainder of the day today due to a broken water main that has flooded the building; calendar relocated to San Fernando.
Remote Appearances for Selected Cases
July 28, 2020 – LACourtConnect will be expanded, effective August 3, for the scheduling of certain cases on the calendar starting August 10 and thereafter.
Civil Hearing Date Reservations Required
July 27, 2020 – Eeffective immediately, all Civil courtrooms throughout the County using CRS will require all motions to be reserved via CRS prior to filing the motion.
Court Remote Expanded to Include Some Civil
July 27, 2020 – Effective today, LACourtConnect (LACC) has been expanded for the scheduling of Civil cases on the court calendar starting August 3 and thereafter at selected courthouses.
LASC Extends Deadlines for Selected Trials
July 16, 2020 – An earlier General Order issued by the Superior Court has been revised and affects the statutory deadlines and start-up dates for criminal trials and other proceedings.
Criminal Trial Resumption Date Extended
July 13, 2020 – The LASC has issued a new General Order extending to August 20 the date at which criminal trials will resume at the County’s 38 courthouses.
Traffic Infraction Grace Period Extended
July 7, 2020 – The Los Angeles Superior Court has extended its initial 90-day grace period to pay traffic and non-traffic infraction fines by an additional 60 days.
Rules for Face Coverings, Distancing Updated
July 7, 2020- LASC Presiding Judge Kevin C. Brazile has updated General Order mandating facial coverings and social distancing requirements in all 38 County courthouses.