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LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT UPDATES
Holiday Closures
The Los Angeles Superior Court will be closed in observance of the following holidays:
- Veterans Day: Monday, November 11, 2019
- Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 28, 2019
- Day after Thanksgiving: Friday, November 29, 2019
Judicial Updates:
Judge Timothy Patrick Dillon will cover Judge Daniel S. Murphy’s IC courtroom (Department 32 at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse) while Judge Daniel S. Murphy covers for Judge Mary H. Strobel (Writs & Receivers), who will be on leave for six weeks. If needed, Judge Timothy Patrick Dillon will try Department 1 cases in Department 32.
Department Relocations:
- In January 2020, the following departments will relocate to the Eighth and Ninth Floors of the Spring Street Courthouse:
- Departments 2, 3, 4A, 4B, and 5 (the PI Hub) of the Spring Street Courthouse, currently on the Second Floor, and
- Department 94 (the Limited Hub) of the Stanley Mosk Courthouse.
- Four trial courtrooms will relocate from the Stanley Mosk Courthouse to the Second Floor of the Spring Street Courthouse.
- The court will post notices on its website as the moves are finalized.
Recruiting Court Commissioners
Los Angeles County Superior Court is seeking dynamic, well-qualified, and highly-motivated individuals to fill the position of Court Commissioner. The Court seeks candidates committed to upholding the law and adjudicating cases fairly and efficiently. Application filing period is from September 17, 2019 through November 16, 2019. For additional information, review the posted position at description at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lasc
Appellate Division 2020 Hearing Dates
The Appellate Division 2020 hearing dates have been set. For more information, please review the notice at http://www.lacourt.org/newsmedia/uploads/14201992511572719NT
AAPPELLATEDIVISIONSETS2020HEARINGDATES.pdf.
U.S.D.C. CENTRAL DISTRICT COURT UPDATES
Holiday Closures
The United States District Court, in Los Angeles, Santa Ana, and Riverside will be closed in recognition of the following holidays:
- Veterans Day: Monday, November 11, 2019
- Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 28, 2019
- Day after Thanksgiving: Friday, November 29, 2019
Rule Changes
Changes to Local Rules are proposed to become effective December 1, 2019. The proposed new and amended rules are the following:
Local Civil Rules:
- L.R. 5-4.3.1
- L.R. 11-4.1.2
- L.R. 23-3
- L.R. 37-1
- L.R. 37-2
- L.R. 37-2.1
- L.R. 37-2.2
- L.R. 37-2.3
- L.R. 37-2.4
- L.R. 37-3
- L.R. 83-2.1.3.4
Local Criminal Rule:
A redline of the proposed changes accompanies the electronic version of the Notice from the Clerk, which is found on the Court’s website at https://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/news/changes-local-rules-proposed-become-effective-december-1-2019.
Next Generation of CM/ECF:
On February 18, 2020, the Next Generation of CM/ECF will be live in the Central District of California and will require that all user accounts be upgraded in order to continue using the system. Please refer to the following link for more information: http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/news/next-generation-nextgen-cmecf.
Increased Maximum File Size for Electronically Filed Documents:
The United States District Court for the Central District of California has increased the limit on the size of files to be uploaded to the Court’s Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system. The maximum size for electronically filed PDF documents is 35 megabytes (MB). Individual PDF files shall not exceed 35 MB in size, and shall contain no more than one document or portion of one document per file. PDF files that exceed 35 MB must be divided into sub-volumes.
Recruitment for Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference Lawyer Representatives:
The United States District Court, Central District of California, is currently accepting applications from qualified individuals interested in serving as Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference Lawyer Representatives. Information on the Lawyer Representative responsibilities and application are available on the court’s website: https://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/notices-from-the-clerk.
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