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June 23, 2026
The United States Bankruptcy Court Central District of CA is requesting Open Market quotes for the vendor to demolish existing flooring in specified areas and replace it with lower pile carpet or LVT for easier ADA access to all delineated judicial...
Bids & Proposals
June 22, 2026
All divisions of the Court will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026 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 12, 2026
During the week of June 28, 2026, Public Counsel’s LA Bankruptcy Clinic will be closed. The Clinic will reopen on July 6, 2026. Information about free and low-cost bankruptcy help is available on the Bankruptcy Court’s website.
Announcement
June 5, 2026
Congratulations to the six high school students whose essays and videos were selected in addressing the theme, “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness—Your Voice. Your Story. Your America.” The theme celebrates the upcoming 250-year anniversary...
Announcement
May 29, 2026
All divisions of the Court will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026 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 21, 2026
The United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of CA, is requesting Open Market quotes for a vendor to run AV cabling in two courtrooms in the Santa Ana Division. Please refer to the attached Scope of Work for details and requirements.
Please...
Bids & Proposals
May 14, 2026
The 15 federal judicial districts in the Ninth Circuit have selected their local civics contest winners who are advancing as finalists in the preliminary round of the 2026 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest.
Congratulations to our Central District of...
Announcement
May 8, 2026
All divisions of the Court will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 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, 2026
On May 5, 2026, Chief Judge Julia W. Brand issued General Order 26-01, "Procedures for Access and Management of Sealed Documents."
TAG: Highly Sensitive Document (HSD)
Announcement
April 6, 2026
From Friday, May 1, 2026 to Monday, May 4, 2026, 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 from 5:00 PM...
Public Notice
April 3, 2026
Public Counsel’s Bankruptcy Clinic at the Los Angeles Division will be closed on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Individuals can continue to schedule appointments online to meet with the LA Clinic on other dates.
Information about free and low-cost...
Announcement
February 10, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO — Judges of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit have reappointed U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Mark D. Houle of the Central District of California to a second 14-year term effective Feb. 17, 2026.
Announcement
February 10, 2026
Effective February 2, 2026, Riverside Division’s Joint Federal Pro Se Clinic is expanding its hours of service for bankruptcy matters only. (Previously, the clinic was open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9AM-3PM.) The Clinic’s newly expanded hours...
Announcement
February 3, 2026
All divisions of the Court will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of Presidents’ 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
January 31, 2026
The United States Congress did not pass an appropriations bill or continuing resolution to continue funding the federal government beyond midnight on Friday, January 30, 2026. A lapse in appropriations is now in effect. On January 26, the Judiciary...
Public Notice
January 30, 2026
Updated Oct. 27, 2025
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts issues this notice to inform the Judiciary contractor community of potential contract actions during a lapse in appropriations (a Federal Government shutdown).
All Judiciary...
Announcement
January 29, 2026
The Los Angeles and Santa Ana Divisions will close at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026 due to anticipated protest activity in the downtown Los Angeles and Santa Ana areas.
Emergency filings that cannot be filed electronically through CM/ECF on...
Public Notice
January 12, 2026
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
January 6, 2026
All divisions of the Court will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 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