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October 23, 2025
Revised 10/31/2025
Due to the federal government shutdown, the Court was forced to implement limited operations beginning Monday, October 20, 2025. The federal judiciary nationwide exhausted all available non-appropriated and no-year funds and all...
Announcement
October 17, 2025
Judiciary Funding Runs Out; Only Limited Operations to Continue
Announcement
October 14, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO — Judges of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit have reappointed Chief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Julia W. Brand and U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Neil W. Bason, both from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California,...
Announcement
October 9, 2025
The divisional offices of the United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California will be closed on the following dates:
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 28, 2025
Day after Thanksgiving
Thursday,...
Public Notice
October 9, 2025
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has advised that on September 26, 2025, the Canada Post announced a shutdown due to national labor actions. Bankruptcy Noticing Center (BNC) recipients in Canada have not received court-issued notices...
Announcement
October 9, 2025
On October 3, 2025, Chief Judge Brand entered an order granting in part the "United States' Omnibus Motion for Enlargement of Deadlines and a Stay of Proceedings in which the United States Government is a Party in Light of Lapse of Appropriations...
Announcement
October 1, 2025
The United States Congress did not pass an appropriations bill or continuing resolution to continue funding the federal government beyond midnight on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. A lapse in appropriations is now in effect. On October 1, the...
Public Notice
September 30, 2025
The Judiciary contractor community should read the following notice in case of a lapse in appropriations for FY 2026.
Updated Sept. 29, 2025
To All Judiciary Contractors:
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts is issuing this notice to...
Announcement
September 30, 2025
On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the Court will conduct an essential systems and security upgrade that will impact its information systems. As a result, the following Court systems and applications will not be available Saturday, October 4, 2025, from...
Public Notice
September 30, 2025
All divisions of the Court will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025 in observance of Columbus Day, also recognized as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The Court’s automated systems (e.g., the Court’s website, CM/ECF, LOU, PACER, VCIS, ePOC) will be...
Public Notice
September 24, 2025
The Ninth Judicial Circuit Historical Society is pleased to announce that the 2026 edition of Western Legal History will focus on the modern history and legal significance of American bankruptcy law from 1970 to the present.
The special issue will...
Announcement
August 22, 2025
The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure (Standing Committee) has proposed amendments to their respective rules and form and requested that the proposals be circulated to the bench, bar, and public for comment. The public...
Public Notice
August 15, 2025
All divisions of the Court will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day. The Court’s automated systems (e.g., the Court’s website, CM/ECF, LOU, PACER, VCIS, ePOC) will be operational and will not be affected by the closure...
Public Notice
August 11, 2025
The divisional offices of the United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California will be closed during the following dates and times:
Division
Date and Time of Closure
Northern
(805) 884-4884
Monday, August 18, 2025
from 9:00...
Public Notice
July 15, 2025
Please see the Announcement.
Announcement
July 7, 2025
For Public Counsel’s LA Bankruptcy Clinic, the Clinic's bankruptcy message lines are temporarily closed. Clinic appointments have been filled until July 23rd. Individuals are welcome to "walk-in" to the remote or in-person clinic during Clinic...
Announcement
June 25, 2025
All divisions of the Court will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025 in observance of Independence Day. The Court’s automated systems (e.g., the Court’s website, CM/ECF, LOU, PACER, VCIS, ePOC) will be operational and will not be affected by the...
Public Notice
June 10, 2025
Please be advised that U.S. mail services may be delayed at the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building in Los Angeles, California. All five divisions of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California, remain open and ready to serve the public...
Announcement
May 29, 2025
All divisions of the Court will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. The Court’s automated systems (e.g., the Court’s website, CM/ECF, LOU, PACER, VCIS, ePOC) will be operational and will not be...
Public Notice
May 19, 2025
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court cordially invites all members of the public interested in the open judgeship opportunities to attend a moderated in person discussion hosted by the Court and IEBF.
If you would like more information, please click on the...
Announcement
May 14, 2025
Celebrating the Life of
Chief Bankruptcy Judge Theodor C. Albert, Jr.
Surrounded by his family and closest friends, Chief Bankruptcy Judge Theodor Charles Albert, Jr., Central District of California, died on May 5, 2025, from complications of...
Announcement
May 14, 2025
Effective May 22, 2025, Judge Mark D. Houle’s pending chapter 7 and 15 Riverside Division bankruptcy cases and any related pending adversary proceedings will be reassigned to Riverside Division judges, as specified in the following table:
Cases...
Public Notice
May 8, 2025
Effective May 12, 2025, Chief Judge Theodor C. Albert’s pending chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcy cases and any related pending adversary proceedings will be reassigned as follows:
Chapter 7 and 11 Bankruptcy Cases and Related Adversary Proceedings...
Public Notice
May 6, 2025
All divisions of the Court will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day. The Court’s automated systems (e.g., the Court’s website, CM/ECF, LOU, PACER, VCIS, ePOC) will be operational and will not be affected by the closure....
Public Notice
May 5, 2025
We are deeply saddened to share that Chief Judge Theodor Albert passed away the morning of May 5, 2025. Chief Judge Albert’s passing is a tremendous loss for our court. His many years practicing law, serving as a trustee, and sitting as a...
Announcement
April 14, 2025
Additional dates are now available for LIVE informational sessions via Zoom on the new features of The Central Guide, how to navigate the new tool, and more.
No registration needed.
Did you miss a detail from a previous session that you would like...
Announcement
March 18, 2025
The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit invites applications from highly qualified candidates for multiple bankruptcy judgeships for the Central District of California. These positions are available immediately; however, the selection process may...
Announcement
March 11, 2025
As of March 11, 2025, Public Counsel’s Los Angeles Bankruptcy Clinic message line and online intake have reopened.
When availability allows during regular clinic hours, “walk-ins” may be served remotely on Mondays, via Zoom, or in-person on...
Announcement
March 10, 2025
Effective April 1, 2025, automatic adjustments will be made to dollar amounts stated in various provisions of the Bankruptcy Code, one provision in Title 28 of the United States Code, and in the forms and instructions listed below. These adjustments...
Public Notice
February 4, 2025
All divisions of the Court will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents’ Day. Due to a scheduled systems and security upgrade, the following Court systems and applications may not be available on this date:
CM/ECF (Live)...
Public Notice
February 4, 2025
Effective March 3, 2025, Judge Sandra R. Klein’s pending Chapter 7, 11 and 15 bankruptcy cases and any related pending adversary proceedings will be reassigned to Los Angeles Division judges, as specified in the following table:
Cases Ending in...
Public Notice
January 23, 2025
From Friday, February 14, 2025 to Tuesday, February 18, 2025, the Court will conduct an essential systems and security upgrade that will impact its information systems. As a result, the following Court systems and applications will not be available...
Public Notice
January 10, 2025
On February 27, 2025, Judge Wayne Johnson will retire from the bench. Effective January 31, 2025, Judge Johnson’s pending bankruptcy cases and related adversary proceedings will be reassigned to other judges as specified in the following tables:...
Public Notice
January 7, 2025
All divisions of the Court will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Court’s automated systems (e.g., the Court’s website, CM/ECF, LOU, PACER, VCIS, ePOC) will be operational and will not be...
Public Notice
January 3, 2025
The Court will be closed on the following federal holidays during 2025. Unless otherwise announced, electronic systems (e.g., CM/ECF, LOU, ePOC) will continue to operate during Court closures. Additional Court closures may be announced in...
Public Notice
January 1, 2025
On December 30, 2024, President Biden issued an Executive Order Providing for the Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government on January 9, 2025, as a day of mourning for James Earl Carter, Jr., the thirty-ninth President...
Public Notice