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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...
October 17, 2025
Judiciary Funding Runs Out; Only Limited Operations to Continue
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
July 15, 2025
Please see the 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...