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November 15, 2023
The Clerk’s Office in the Los Angeles, Riverside, Santa Ana, San Fernando Valley, and Northern Divisions of the United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California will be closed on Friday, December 8, 2023, to enable staff to attend a...
Public Notice
November 15, 2023
The divisional offices of the United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California will be closed on the following dates:
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Thanksgiving
Friday, November 24, 2023
Day after Thanksgiving
Monday, December 25...
Public Notice
November 1, 2023
All divisions of the Court will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2023, in observance of Veterans 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
October 24, 2023
The United States Bankruptcy Court Central District of California is requesting Open Market quotes for a vendor to provide continued service of our court’s existing analog business (POTS) lines. Please refer to the attached Request for Quote for...
Bids & Proposals
October 4, 2023
Public Counsel's L.A. Bankruptcy intake telephone line is temporarily closed. The LA Bankruptcy Clinic remains open, as is the online intake form (https://publiccounsel.org/clinics/).
Individuals seeking referrals to a private attorney may contact...
Announcement
October 4, 2023
The Los Angeles Help Desk invites you to attend a free bankruptcy program hosted by Public Counsel via Zoom on Tuesday, October 10th from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. The program, “Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy right for me?”, is for individuals considering Chapter 7...
Announcement
September 30, 2023
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California (Court) is issuing this notice to apprise the Judiciary contractor community of Judiciary-wide plans regarding contract actions that may be necessary in the event that...
Public Notice
September 29, 2023
In the event that Congress does not pass a fiscal year (FY) 2024 appropriations bill to continue funding the federal government beyond midnight on Saturday, September 30, 2023, federal agencies will have to implement shutdown plans immediately....
Public Notice
September 28, 2023
The Judicial Conference of the United States approved adjustments to the maximum per page original and copy transcript fee rates. The following transcript fee rates are effective October 1, 2023 and October 1, 2024. This information and form can...
Public Notice
September 26, 2023
All divisions of the Court will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2023 in observance of Columbus 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
September 25, 2023
The United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”), in cooperation with the United States Department of Education (“DOE”), announced guidance regarding student loan bankruptcy litigation (“DOJ Guidance”) which applies only to student loans held by the...
Public Notice
September 12, 2023
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
August 23, 2023
The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure (Standing Committee) have proposed amendments to their respective rules and forms and requested that the proposals be circulated to the bench, bar, and public for comment. The...
Public Notice
August 22, 2023
All divisions of the Court will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023, 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 18, 2023
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
August 9, 2023
Effective September 15, 2023, Judge Ernest M. Robles’ pending bankruptcy cases and related pending adversary proceedings will be reassigned to Los Angeles Division judges, as specified in the following table:
Cases Ending in Digit
Reassigned to...
Public Notice
August 8, 2023
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) 884-4885
Monday, August 21, 2023
from 9:00...
Public Notice
August 2, 2023
On July 31, 2023, Chief Judge Theodor C. Albert issued General Order 23-02 which defines a complex chapter 11 case and outlines procedures to be followed prior to filing a complex chapter 11 case. General Order 23-02 was entered for the efficient...
Public Notice
July 27, 2023
On August 1, 2023, the Court will participate in a national systems migration. As a result, the following court resource will not be available until November 1, 2023:
CM/ECF (Train)
CM/ECF (Live) will remain operational; however, CM/ECF account...
Public Notice
July 20, 2023
The current term of the Honorable Wayne E. Johnson, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Central District of California, is due to expire in February 2025. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is considering the reappointment of Judge Johnson to...
Announcement
July 17, 2023
PACER account holders may be experiencing issues connecting to the system or notice slower system responses at this time. The PACER Service Center is aware of this issue and is working to restore login access and regular system response times for...
Announcement
July 14, 2023
The site visit has been rescheduled and deadlines have been pushed out. Please see the information below and confirm your attendance.
The United States Bankruptcy Court Central District of CA is requesting Open Market quotes for millwork repair in...
Bids & Proposals
June 21, 2023
All divisions of the Court will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 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 16, 2023
The United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California, is proposing General Order 23-02, In Re Complex Chapter 11 Case Definition and Pre-Filing Procedure. Proposed General Order 23-02 will establish procedures regarding “first day”...
Public Notice
June 8, 2023
All divisions of the Court will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023 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
June 2, 2023
On Wednesday, June 7, 2023, required maintenance will be performed on the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing system (CM/ECF).
As a result, CM/ECF will not be available on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM PST. Please contact the...
Public Notice
May 25, 2023
The Los Angeles Help Desk invites you to attend a free bankruptcy program hosted by Public Counsel via Zoom on Monday, June 5th from 5 p.m.-7p.m. The program, “Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy right for you?”, is for individuals considering Chapter 7...
Announcement
May 11, 2023
The L.A. Bankruptcy online intake and intake line (x704) are temporarily closed and reopening on June 5, 2023. Our bankruptcy clinic is still open and we will be conducting consultations for all those that have already scheduled appointments,...
Announcement
May 11, 2023
On Saturday, May 27, 2023, the Court will conduct an essential systems migration that will impact its information systems. As a result, the following Court systems and applications will not be available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Saturday, May 27,...
Public Notice
May 9, 2023
All divisions of the Court will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023 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, 2023
Qualified applicants who are interested in serving as a Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference Lawyer Representative are invited to submit an application to the United States District Court, Central District of California, by June 2, 2023. Submit...
Announcement
May 2, 2023
The current term of the Honorable Scott C. Clarkson, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Central District of California, is due to expire in January 2025. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is considering the reappointment of Judge Clarkson...
Announcement
March 1, 2023
On March 1, 2023, Chief Judge Theodor C. Albert issued General Order 23-01 which supersedes the operations described in General Order 21-05 as communicated in Public Notice 21-013.
General Order 23-01 was issued to update the Court’s operations as...
Public Notice
March 1, 2023
From Friday, April 14, 2023 to Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 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...
Public Notice
February 10, 2023
All divisions of the Court will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023 in observance of Washington’s Birthday. 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...
Public Notice
January 11, 2023
The Court will be closed on the following federal holidays during 2023. 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 11, 2023
On Monday, January 16, 2023, all divisions of the Court will be closed 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