Detailed Report Due on Valley Court Status
April 16, 2020 -A report detailing the information shared at a recent remote session on the current State of the Valley Courts will be released Friday, April 17.
State of the Valley Courts Panel Planned
April 15, 2020 – The SFVBA Bench-Bar Committee will convene tomorrow, Thursday, April 16, for a Covid-19-related State of the Valley Courts Update
SFVBA Staff Adapts Bar Operations
The SFVBA has extended the office closure until at least April 19 and maintains the operational changes announced on March 17. The Bar is also adapting its ARS, conferences and arbitration operations.
LASC Issues Far-Reaching Covid-19 Order
LASC Presiding Judge Kevin C. Brazile has issued a detailed and far-reaching order implementing operational changes at all County courthouses. The new order takes effect immediately.
New Restrictions on Courthouse Visitors
A new set of guidelines for people entering courthouses and courtrooms County-wide has been released by the Los Angeles Superior Court. According to the Court, the restrictions will remain in place “until they are no longer necessary.”
LASC Scales Down All Countywide Court Operations
The Los Angeles Superior Court has begun scaling down operations at all 38 courthouses in the county. Additional public protection measures will be evaluated and announced as appropriate.
Bankruptcy Court Reschedules In-Person Meetings
All in-person U.S. Bankruptcy Court (Region 16) Chapter 7, 12, and 13 Section 341 meetings scheduled through April 10, 2020 will be rescheduled until further notice.
Superior Court Sets Corona Virus Protocols
The Los Angeles Superior Court has crafted a series of guidelines and protocols to help court management respond and adapt court operations to COVID-19-related events.
SFVBA Takes Action on Coronavirus Outbreak
The SFVBA is taking sensible steps to protect the health and welfare of our members and employees and, at the same time, still effectively serve the Valley legal community and the public.
LASC Family Law Division Announces Courtroom Changes
Effective April 1, 2020, the Central Family Law Division at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles will implement a series of Bench assignment and courtroom changes.