Important Notice: Financial System Upgrade to Cause Temporary Payment Delays

Please be aware that due to a nationwide Judiciary financial system upgrade that will occur in June 2025, there will be delays in all payments including but not limited to jurors, victims, sureties, vendors, CJA attorneys and service providers from June 6 through July 7, 2025.

For payments to jurors who report for jury service in June 2025, payments will be processed in the order of appearance beginning on July 7, 2025. All other types of payments will begin to be processed starting July 7, 2025.

News, Notices & Events




Selection of Lawyer Representatives
The SothernThe Southern District of California is now accepting applications for new Lawyer Representatives. Applications must be submitted by Monday, July 14, 2025. Please refer to the notice for details.
Date Posted: 6/16/2025


Fee Refund Policy
Date Posted: 6/9/2025


Criminal Justice Act Billing Guide
Date Posted: 5/23/2025


Adopting Disciplinary Committee
Date Posted: 5/7/2025


Student Practice in the Southern District of California
Date Posted: 3/26/2025


Appointment of the Criminal Justice Act Committee
Date Posted: 3/26/2025


Be a part of San Diego’s newest public art installation! The United States District Court for the Southern District of California has created an exciting new display space right on Broadway in the heart of downtown San Diego.

Click here for details.
Date Posted: 2/9/2025


Local Rules Amendments
Date Posted: 12/12/2024


CJA Criminal Defense Advisory Committee
Date Posted: 9/24/2024


Transcript Rates
Date Posted: 9/16/2024


The United States District Court for the Southern District of California is pleased to announce the selection of Michael J. Dowd as the 2024 Recipient of the Hon. David H. Bartick Award for Civility and Professionalism.
Date Posted: 8/16/2024


POWER Act Presentation - August 27, 2024: Opportunities for Pro Bono Service to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence. Please see the flyer for more event details.
Date Posted: 8/5/2024


Appointment of United States Magistrate Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks
Date Posted: 7/23/2024



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