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.
DetailsNew LASC Online Dispute Resolution Program
November 29, 2021 – Starting December 6, parties in some Unlawful Detainer cases will be able to resolve their disputes online, for free and without direct Court intervention.
DetailsJudge Mentor Program – One Year On
November 17, 2021 – The LASC’s Judicial Mentor Program, which pairs judges with attorneys interested in judgeships, has seen its success spread across the country.
DetailsLASC Juror Transport Program Expanded
October 21, 2021 – The LASC has expanded its juror transportation programs to cover costs of public transit during jury service at selected courthouses in L.A. County.
DetailsJudicial 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.
DetailsLASC 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.
DetailsCourtroom 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.
DetailsAppellate 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.
DetailsOdyssey 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.
DetailsMandatory 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.
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