California Court Accessibility During Covid-19, June 1, 2020 Edition
Los Angeles
Los Angeles County Superior Court
May 29/2020: Appointments required for in-person courthouse services in June due to social distancing requirements
U.S. District Court, Central District, Western Division
June 1, 2020: Civil local rule changes
June 1, 2020: Criminal local rule changes
San Diego
San Diego County Superior Court
June 1, 2020: Court is closed June 1
May 31, 2020: Court to be closed June 1 because security and screening personnel are unavailable
May 29, 2020: Jury service dismissed through June 12
May 29, 2020: Extension of time to complete court-ordered mediation in civil cases
May 27, 2002: Extension of time to appoint counsel in certain cases, to enroll/complete public service, and to submit request for trial
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
May 26, 2020: Order adopts Strategic Committee for Resumption of Regular Court Proceedings
Orange County
May 29, 2020: Launch of self-service scheduling tool to make appointments at public counters
Riverside
Riverside County Superior Court
May 29, 2020: Court announces Master Plan to Restore Court Services
San Bernardino
San Bernardino County Superior Court
May 29, 2020: Amendment to general order, limiting filing at clerk’s office
May 28, 2020: Limited filing at clerk’s office and certain types of cases that must be filed by alternative methods
Alameda County
May 28, 2020: In-person trials resumed, remote traffic trial opportunities increased, unlawful detainer stays extended
Sacramento County
Sacramento County Superior Court
June 1, 2020: Court closed June 1
May 29, 2020: Amended emergency rules 9 for civil
May 28, 2020: Jury trials resumed for criminal on June 15
May 28, 2020: FAQs for Family and Probate Divisions
May 28, 2020: Family Law trials and settlement conferences to resume
Contra Costa
Contra Costa County Superior Court
May 29, 2020: Emergency rules for Covid-19
San Francisco
May 27, 2020: Court services restored June 1
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
June 1, 2020: Safety protocols effective June 1
Judicial Council
May 29, 2020: Revisions to emergency rule for civil
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