LOS ANGELES – VAN NUYS EAST COURTHOUSE STILL CLOSED DUE TO BURST PIPE

The Van Nuys East Courthouse, 6230 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys, 91401, remains closed due to problems resulting from a burst pipe. There is no estimate yet as to when the courthouse will reopen.

All business is being conducted at the Van Nuys West Courthouse, 14400 Erwin Street, Van Nuys, which is located directly across the plaza from the Van Nuys East Courthouse.

Jurors scheduled to report to the Van Nuys East Courthouse are to report to the Van Nuys West Courthouse where they will be given instructions.

Temporary courtrooms, office space and work stations have been established at the Van Nuys Courthouse West building.

The burst pipe was located on the fourth floor of the courthouse. Flooding impacted floors one through four and the basement. There was potential damage to five courtrooms, the Jury Assembly Room, the offices of the District Attorney, the Sheriff’s Office, the elevator bays and other office space. The elevator bays must be dried out and clear inspection prior to the reopening of the courthouse.

Further details regarding the reopening of the Van Nuys East Courthouse will be provided when more information is available.

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