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News, Notices & Events




Operating the Court in the Absence of an Appropriation or a Continuing Resolution
Date Posted: 9/29/2023


Amendments to the Local Rules
Date Posted: 9/22/2023


Transcript Rates
Date Posted: 9/22/2023


The United States District Court for the Southern District of California is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Edward Patrick (Pat) Swan, Jr. as the 2023 recipient of the Hon. David. H. Bartick Award for Civility and Professionalism.
Date Posted: 8/18/2023


Appointment of United States Magistrate Judge Michelle M. Pettit
Date Posted: 7/24/2023


Amendments to Local Rules
Date Posted: 7/12/2023


The United States District Court for the Southern District of California draws names of prospective jurors from a master wheel created from registered voters, provided by the California Secretary of State, supplemented by the California driver's license for non-AB60 licenses and state ID information, provided by the California Department of Motor Vehicles for both San Diego and Imperial Counties. Names are selected at random using an automated jury management program. This notice is provided pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1864.
Date Posted: 07/03/2023


Appointment of United States Magistrate Judge Steve B. Chu
Date Posted: 6/30/2023


Duties and Powers of United States Magistrate Judges Regarding Misdemeanor and Petty Offenses: Forfeiture of Collateral
Date Posted: 6/21/2023


Selection of Lawyer Representatives
The Southern District of California is now accepting applications for new Lawyer Representatives. Applications must be submitted by Friday, July 14, 2023. Please refer to the notice for details. 
Date Posted: 6/16/2023


See The Hon. David H. Bartick Award for Civility and Professionalism nomination form for details. All nominations are due on or before Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
Date Posted: 6/6/2023


The Transfer of Cases to New Magistrate Judges
Date Posted: 5/24/2023


The End of the Covid-19 Public Emergency for the Judiciary.
Date Posted: 5/18/2023


Notice - General Order #750
Appointment of a Full-Time United States Magistrate Judge
Date Posted: 5/10/2023


Amendments to the Local Rules
Date Posted: 5/10/2023



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