Normal Court Hours to File Documents Filed at the Courthouse – The bankruptcy court filing window is normally open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Closed on Federal Holidays, dates posted on our News & Announcements page during the month of January.

Petition Packages and Documents Filed by CM/ECF – The CM/ECF system ordinarily accepts filing of bankruptcy petitions and documents 24 hours per day, seven days per week. 

Filing Emergency Petitions or Documents After Normal Court Hours -- For a debtor or creditor who is not filing a bankruptcy petition package or other documents through ECF, and needs to file the petition package or documents after court hours, it may be possible to do so, but only by a pre-approved appointment. Contact the appropriate intake office to arrange for an emergency filing:

Santa Barbara: (805) 884-4878
San Fernando Valley: (818) 587-2865
Los Angeles: (213) 894-6751 or 894-3141
Santa Ana: (714) 338-5330
Riverside: (951) 774-1102