Central District of California

COURT CLOSURE: Northern Division of the United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California

Per General Order 21-05, by discretion of Chief Bankruptcy Judge Theodor C. Albert, the Northern Division of the United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California is closed until further notice due to confirmed exposure to COVID-19. For additional information, please see the Public Notice.

Court Closures/Emergency Matters

All divisions of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2022 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. For additional information, please see the Public Notice.

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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. Download PDF
2020 Annual Report
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.

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2021 Civics Contest
What Does Our American Community Ask of Us?

How should we as a society strike the appropriate balance within the framework of our Constitution between safeguarding our rights and fulfilling our responsibilities to each other? Read more
Community Outreach
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.

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

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Strategic Plan

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

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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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Public Outreach
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.

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

Next generation CM/ECF (NextGen) is now LIVE. Learn More!

Calendar Information

Self Calendaring
Tentative Rulings / Posted Calendars

Programs & Services

Debtor Assistance Project

For Debtors

eSR (electronic Self-Representation)
Bankruptcy Basic Videos
Filing Without An Attorney
Loan Modification Pilot Program
Modifying Your Student Loan

For Attorneys

Mediation Program
Pro Bono Volunteers Honored
Pro Bono Opportunities

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.