The U.S. District Court and U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California are pleased to announce the winners of the 2022  Civics Contest.

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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.  Download PDF

The Court's 2020 Annual Report highlights the year's accomplishments and milestones.

Thank You!

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

Partnering with educational institutions, youth organizations, and government agencies to provide an understanding of the federal judiciary and help others learn more about the justice system.

The latest report on Self-Represented Litigants and the Court is now available on our Court publications page.

Strategic Plan

The Court's Strategic Plan for 2020-2024 is now available for viewing. 

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

Questions? Chat Live!

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.

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