CalsPro Blog
The Court’s policy requiring attorneys appearing in court and remotely to wear appropriate business attire is once again in effect. The Court’s relaxed dress code policy, first instituted in April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was operative concurrently with the...
The Southern District of California will be selecting two new regular Lawyer Representatives for a three-year term, and three “alternate” Lawyer Representatives for a one-year term. The procedures for the selection of Lawyer Representatives, as well as an application,...
Postcard summons will replace paper summons mailed in envelopes The San Diego Superior Court has announced the transition of its jury summons mailings from full sheet of paper mailings in envelopes to a postcard mailing, starting with jurors summoned to the Central...
Effective July 3, 2023, all small claims hearings in the Court’s West District will be moved from the Santa Monica Courthouse, 1725 Main St., Santa Monica, to the Beverly Hills Courthouse, 9355 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, Executive Officer/Clerk of Court David W....
The Family Law Division will implement the following change to courtroom operations effective June 12, 2023: • Judge Jessica C. Kronstadt will be assigned to Department 13 of the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles. All matters previously assigned to...
Purpose of the Award Magistrate Judge David H. Bartick epitomized civility and professionalism in the practice of law, both as an attorney and as a United States Magistrate Judge. The District Court recognizes his legacy with the “Hon. David H. Bartick Award for...
By Chad Barger, CALSPro Legislative Chairman The California eviction moratorium is set to expire on October 1, 2021. Lawmakers have been grappling with the knowledge that there will be a flood of new eviction cases coming soon. Earlier this year, the California...
4/22/2021 New General Court Order for LASC:Presiding Judge Eric C. Taylor today received emergency authority from Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye to issue a new General Order extending last-day deadlines for Criminal trials, as well as Juvenile Dependency...
In a recent article written by Blaine Corren, the Judicial Council has approved a large amount of funds in order to ease COVID-19 concerns as well as modernize the courthouses. The proposal from the council’s Technology Committee included 13 major areas of investment...
