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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
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
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
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
January 24, 2025
The Court’s mission statement is “to serve the most populous and diverse judicial district in the country by providing bankruptcy relief, fair and impartial justice, and a prompt and efficient resolution of disputes.” One way the Court advances this...
Announcement
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 17, 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
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