Los Angeles Superior Court Updates

New and Enhanced Features in LACOURTCONNECT Coming Soon

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County will soon begin a phased transition of new and enhanced features in Lacourt Connect (LACC) that will, among other changes, allow parties and attorneys to chat and talk privately, screen share, and view the courtroom proceedings before their case is called in a secure, virtual gallery environment.

“The Court expedited the development and deployment of LACC during the first months of the pandemic,” Presiding Judge Eric C. Taylor said. “We accelerated its implementation to offer a safe, convenient solution to access justice remotely in more than 250 courtrooms. Since its launch in June 2020, more than 1 million participants have appeared remotely through LACC. With the ongoing feedback from users and our bench, we continuously add new features to make it better. These exciting changes in the next few months will continue our steadfast commitment to expand and improve access to justice.”

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Presiding Judge Eric C. Taylor:  Face Masks Remain Mandatory in all Los Angeles County Courthouses

Presiding Judge Eric C. Taylor today reminded the public, bench officers, justice partners, and employees that face masks will remain mandatory inside all LA County courthouses when a new Health Officer Order takes effect tomorrow.

“While there are hopeful signs that the winter surge has subsided with a decrease in Omicron cases, test positivity, and hospitalizations, the Court will remain vigilant in providing safe access to justice in the nation’s largest trial court,” Presiding Judge Taylor said. “When you come to our courthouses, you must wear a face mask. However, the Court does not require the public to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test to access justice.”

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Presiding Judge Eric C. Taylor Issues General Order Extending Certain Juvenile Deadlines

Presiding Judge Eric C. Taylor today announced a new General Order to extend certain Juvenile deadlines through March 25, 2022. The General Order is issued under the authority granted by Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye pursuant to Government Code section 68115.

“While the winter surge has subsided in LA County with a decrease in Omicron cases, test positivity, and hospitalizations, the Court continues to need extensions for certain Juvenile Dependency matters and to address potential operational stresses caused by pandemic-related inventories,” Presiding Judge Taylor said. “Although the Chief Justice granted our Court’s application for authority to extend Criminal trial deadlines as well, I will not implement this authority unless needed as we work with our justice partners to normalize Criminal operations and to provide timely access to justice.”

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Probate Division Announces Courtroom Change at Stanley Mosk Courthouse

The Probate Division will implement the following change to courtroom operations, effective March 7, 2022:

  • Judge Ana Maria Luna will be assigned to Department 3 at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles. All matters previously assigned to Department 3 will be assigned to Judge Luna for all purposes.

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