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  • Thank You!

    Each year the Court recognizes those who volunteer to assist self-represented parties.

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  • 2018 Annual Report

    The Court's 2018 Annual Report highlights the year's accomplishments and milestones.

  • Interactive Statistics

    The Court provides online interactive access to case filing and closing statistics by chapter and location. Data is available from 2010 to present. 

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  • 2019 Civics Contest

    The U.S. District Court and U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California are pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Civics Contest (Local Contest) which was held in conjunction with the 2019 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest.  Learn more.

  • Pro Se Report

    The Access to Justice: Self-Represented Parties and the Court report is available on our Court Publications page.

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  • Visit the media gallery to view videos that describe some of the most common procedural matters in a bankruptcy case. Videos are available in both English and Spanish.

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    Central District Profile

    The District Profile displays key demographic and economic data on the population that the Court serves. It also shows the District’s large volume of bankruptcy filings, as well as the many ways the Court stays connected to the community.
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    Public Outreach

    Self-help desks in each of our five divisions provide self-represented parties with access to pro bono legal services.

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    Strategic Plan

    The Court's Strategic Plan for 2014-2019 is now available for viewing. 

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    The Court offers the opportunity to chat with customer service representatives, who can answer general questions about bankruptcy and direct you to rules and forms.

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    Bankruptcy cases have many procedures and time limits that must be met. To learn more about the requirements in a bankruptcy case click here.

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Visit the media gallery to view videos that describe some of the most common procedural matters in a bankruptcy case.  Videos are available in both English and Spanish.  To learn more, click here.

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News & Announcements

December 10, 2019
Amendments for FRBP and Official Form Effective December 1, 2019
December 10, 2019
Self-Help Desks Closures Over the Holidays
November 22, 2019
Clerk’s Office Divisional Closures on Friday, December 13, 2019
October 30, 2019
San Fernando Valley Self-Help Desk Schedule
October 29, 2019
Solicitation of Applicants to Serve as Subchapter V Trustees
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