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CJO #105
Operating the Court in the Absence of an Appropriation or a Continuing Resolution
Date Posted: 9/29/2023


Notice - General Order #754
Amendments to the Local Rules
Date Posted: 9/22/2023


CJO #104
Transcript Rates
Date Posted: 9/22/2023


Announcing Recipient of the 2023 Hon. David H. Bartick Award for Civility and Professionalism
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


Notice - General Order #753
Appointment of United States Magistrate Judge Michelle M. Pettit
Date Posted: 7/24/2023


Notice - General Order #752
Amendments to Local Rules
Date Posted: 7/12/2023


Juror Selection Process
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


Notice - General Order #751
Appointment of United States Magistrate Judge Steve B. Chu
Date Posted: 6/30/2023


Notice - General Order #203-P
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


The Hon. David H. Bartick Award for Civility and Professionalism
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


Notice - General Order #639-A
The Transfer of Cases to New Magistrate Judges
Date Posted: 5/24/2023


CJO #99
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


Notice - General Order #749
Amendments to the Local Rules
Date Posted: 5/10/2023


Notice - General Order #147-L
Adoption of a Jury Selection Plan (As Amended)
Date Posted: 4/7/2023


Notice - General Order #748
Amendments To The Local Rules
Date Posted: 3/16/2023


Civics Contest Deadline Extension to March 20th, 2023

Deadline for submitting entries to the 2023 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest has been extended to March 20th, 2023. Click here for more details.
Date Posted: 3/3/2023


Notice - General Order #527-C
Interpreter Fees Allowable Under the Criminal Justice Act
Date Posted: 1/27/2023


Notice - General Order #247-G
Investigator Fees Allowable Under the Criminal Justice Act
Date Posted: 1/27/2023


Notice - General Order #747-A
Amendments to Civil Local Rule 7.1
Date Posted: 1/11/2023


Notice - General Order #747
Amendments to Civil Local Rule 7.1
Date Posted: 12/15/2022


Notice - General Order #612-B
In the matter of the appointment of the Criminal Justice Act Committee
Date Posted: 12/7/2022


Notice - General Order #634-E
Appointment of Attorneys to the Criminal Justice Act Advisory Committee
Date Posted: 11/30/2022


Notice - General Order #499-H
Plan of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California Pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act
Date Posted: 11/30/2022


CJO #63-K
Criminal Case Proceedings During the COVID-19 Public Emergency 
Date Posted: 11/21/2022


Notice - General Order #746
Appointment of Full-Time United States Magistrate Judges
Date Posted: 10/6/2022


Notice - General Order #745
Appointment of United States Magistrate Judge Lupe Rodriguez, Jr. 
Date Posted: 9/29/2022


Notice - General Order #634-D
Appointment of Attorneys to the Criminal Justice Act Advisory Committee
Date Posted: 9/9/2022


Announcing Recipient of the 2022 Hon. David H. Bartick Award for Civility and Professionalism
The United States District Court for the Southern District of California is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Heather L. Rosing as the 2022 Recipient of the Hon. David H. Bartick Award for Civility and Professionalism
Date Posted: 9/6/2022


Notice - General Order #744
Adopting Disciplinary Committee
Date Posted: 8/25/2022


Selection of Lawyer Representatives
The Southern District of California is now accepting applications for new Lawyer Representatives. Applications must be submitted by Friday, September 9, 2022. Please refer to the notice for details. 
Date Posted: 8/22/2022


Notice - General Order #743
Appointment of United States Magistrate Judge David D. Leshner
Date Posted: 8/15/2022


CJA Panel Application Notice for Criminal Defense Attorney 2022-2024 Term
Notice to all prospective CJA Criminal Defense Attorney Panel Members for the United States District Court for 2022-2024 Term.
Date Posted: 6/24/2022


 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Finalists and Winners Announced
The United States District Court in the Southern District of California is excited to announce the district and circuit winners of the 2022 Civics Contest for high school students. This contest was held at the local level in each district and then winners advanced to the circuit contest. The contest offered cash prizes and a chance to meet preeminent jurists and legal practitioners at the Ninth Circuit Conference.
Date Posted: 6/21/2022


Notice - General Order #742
Amendment to Criminal Local Rule 17.1
Date Posted: 6/17/2022


The Hon. David H. Bartick Award for Civility and Professionalism
See The Hon. David H. Bartick Award for Civility and Professionalism nomination form for details. All nominations are due on or before Friday, July 8, 2022.
Date Posted: 6/8/2022


Notice - General Order #741
Amendments to Civil Local Rule HC.3
Date Posted: 6/3/2022


CJO #2-C
Adopting History Committee
Date Posted: 5/27/2022


CJO #63-I
Criminal Case Proceedings During the COVID-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 5/23/2022


Notice - General Order #613-B
Obtaining CJA Services Without Prior Authorization (As Amended)
Date Posted: 5/19/2022


Notice - General Order #499-G
Amendment of Criminal Justice Act Plan
Date Posted: 5/19/2022


Notice - General Order #740
The Appointment of Randy S. Grossman as United States Attorney
Date Posted: 4/19/2022


Notice - General Order #739
Adopting Disciplinary Committee
Date Posted: 4/15/2022


Notice - General Order #738
Amendments to Civil Local Rules 16.1.c and 16.3
Date Posted: 3/17/2022


CJO #59-D
Extending Interim Safety Protocols For In-Person Court Proceedings
Date Posted: 3/15/2022


CJO #63-H
Criminal Case Proceedings During the Covid-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 3/2/2022


Notice - General Order #737
Appointment of Full-Time United States Magistrate Judge
Date Posted: 2/9/2022


Notice - General Order #736
In the matter of Reappointment of Full-Time United States Magistrate Judge Jill L. Burkhardt
Date Posted: 1/18/2022


How to Apply to be a U.S. Magistrate Judge
The United States District Court for the Southern District of California invites you to attend a webinar titled “How to Apply to be a U.S. Magistrate Judge.” The San Diego Chapter of the Federal Bar Association will present this webinar on January 18, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Click the link for details.
Date Posted: 1/12/2022


CJO #63-G
Criminal Case Proceedings during the COVID-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 12/23/2021


Notice - General Order #735
Application for Full-Time United States Magistrate Judge 
Date Posted: 12/21/2021


Notice - General Order #734
The Filing of Documents by Criminal Defendants who are represented by Counsel in Violation of CivLR 83.3(f), CrimLR 1.1(e)(21)
Date Posted: 12/15/2021


CJO #59-B
Extending Interim Safety Protocols for In-Person Court Proceedings
Date Posted: 12/14/2021


CJO #72
Pursuant to Title 28, United States Code, Section 753, the following transcript rates per page are prescribed by the Court and are effective this date.
Date Posted: 12/8/2021


CJO #63-F
Criminal Case Proceedings during the COVID-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 10/25/2021


Notice - General Order #733
In the matter of Reappointment of Full-Time United States Magistrate Judge Jill L. Burkhardt
Date Posted: 10/19/2021


Notice - General Order #431-G
Appointment of the Chief Bankruptcy Judge
Date Posted: 10/14/2021


 Annual State of the District and Bartick Award Presentation
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California and the FBA-San Diego chapter will host the Annual State of the District Event on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep United States Courthouse. To register please visit www.fbasd.org.
Date Posted: 10/13/2021


Announcing Recipient of the Hon. David H. Bartick Award for Civility and Professionalism

The United States District Court for the Southern District of California is pleased to announce the selection of Alexandra F. Foster as the 2021 recipient of the Hon. David H. Bartick Award for Civility and Professionalism. 

Please see the attached press release for more information.
Date Posted: 9/15/2021


CJO #63-E
Criminal Case Proceedings During the COVID-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 9/1/2021


 The Seventeenth Annual Judith N. Keep Federal Civil Practice Seminar
The United States District Court for the Southern District of California and the San Diego Chapter of the Federal Bar Association are pleased to present the Seventeenth Annual Judith N. Keep Federal Civil Practice Seminar on Thursday, September 9, 2021 from 1:00pm-5:15pm at the Westin Gaslamp Quarter, with a reception to follow.

The annual seminar is dedicated to the memory of former District Judge Judith N. Keep, who served as a United States District Judge in the Southern District of California for over twenty years and as the District's first female Chief Judge from 1991 to 1998. This year's seminar will focus on pretrial and trial practice, including making a record for appeal. The program will include four speaker panels featuring Ninth Circuit Judge John B. Owens and many Southern District of California District Judges and Magistrate Judges.

To RSVP, Click here.
Date Posted: 8/16/2021


CJO #63-D
Criminal Case Proceedings During the COVID-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 7/27/2021


 2021 CJA Panel Application Notices for 2021-2023 Term
Notice to all prospective CJA Criminal and Material Witness Defense Panel Members for the United States District Court for 2021-2023 Term.
Date Posted: 6/23/2021


CJO #69
Leave Due to New Federal Holiday for Juneteenth National Independence Day
Date Posted: 6/17/2021


The Hon. David H. Bartick Award for Civility and Professionalism
See The Hon. David H. Bartick Award for Civility and Professionalism nomination form for details. All nominations shall be submitted on or before Friday, July 16, 2021..
Date Posted: 6/16/2021


CJO #58-A
Grand Jury Proceedings During COVID-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 6/16/2021


CJO #63-C
Criminal Case Proceedings During the COVID-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 6/11/2021


CJO #62-B
Civil Case Proceedings During the COVID-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 6/11/2021


CJO #59-A
Extending Interim Safety Protocols for In-Person Court Proceedings
Date Posted: 6/11/2021


CJO #36-C
Supplement to District Trial Reopening Plan
Date Posted: 6/11/2021


CJO #63-B
Criminal Case Proceedings During the Covid-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 5/24/2021


CJO #62-A
Civil Case Proceedings During the Covid-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 5/24/2021


CJO #36-B
Supplement to District Trial Reopening Plan
Date Posted: 5/24/2021


Court Seeks Applications for Pro Bono Panel
Pursuant to the Pro Bono Plan as adopted by General Order 596, the Court is once again soliciting applications for new law firms and attorneys to serve on the Panel. Law firms and attorneys currently serving on the Panel will remain on the Panel and need not reapply.
Date Posted: 5/17/2021


Notice - General Order #732
Proposed Local Rule Amendments
Date Posted: 5/4/2021


Notice - General Order #147-K
The Amendment of the Jury Selection Plan
Date Posted: 5/3/2021


CJO #63-A
Criminal Case Proceedings during the COVID-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 4/14/2021


Notice - General Order #147-J
Adoption of a Jury Selection Plan (As Amended) and Proposed Local Rule Change
Date Posted: 3/24/2021


Notice - General Order #692-B
District Protocol for Processing Applications under First Step Act
Date Posted: 3/4/2021 00:00


CJO #63
Criminal Case Proceedings During the Covid-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 3/2/2021 00:02


CJO #62
Civil Case Proceedings During the Covid-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 3/2/2021 00:01


CJO #36-A
Supplement to the District Trial Reopening Plan
Date Posted: 3/2/2021


CJO #60
Renewed Suspension of Jury Trials and other In-Person Proceedings during COVID-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 2/2/2021


CJO #59
Extending Interim Safety Protocols for In-Person Court Proceedings
Date Posted: 2/1/2021


CJO #58
Grand Jury Proceedings and Preliminary Hearings During Covid-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 2/1/2021


CJO #56
Use of Video Teleconferencing or Telephone Conferencing in certain Criminal Proceedings during COVID-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 1/25/2021


CJO #52-C
Extending Renewed Suspension of Jury Trials and Other In-Person Proceedings During COVID-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 1/14/2021


CJO #52-B
Extending Renewed Suspension of Jury Trials and Other In-Person Proceedings During Covid-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 1/4/2021


Notice - General Order #514-E
Adopting a Policy on Privacy and Public Access to Electronic Case Files
Date Posted: 12/22/2020


Notice - General Order #301-J
Admission Fee; Allocation of Admission Fee
Date Posted: 12/22/2020


 2021 Civic Contest Announcement
The United States District Court in the Southern District of California is excited to announce the 2020 Civics Contest for high school students in the western United States, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. This essay and video contest offers cash prizes and a chance to meet some of the nation’s preeminent jurists and legal practitioners.
Date Posted: 12/18/2020


Notice - General Order #147-I
Adoption of a Jury Selection Plan (as amended) and Proposed Local Rule Change
Date Posted: 12/9/2020


CJO #52-A
Renewed Suspension of Jury Trials and other In-Person Proceedings during COVID-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 12/8/2020


CJO #52
Renewed Suspension of Jury Trials and other In-Person Proceedings during COVID-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 12/8/2020


CJO #51
Appointment of Attorneys to the Criminal Justice Act Material Witness Defense Advisory Committee
Date Posted: 12/3/2020


CJO #50
Proceedings During the Covid-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 11/19/2020


CJO #49
Extending Interim Safety Protocols for In-Person Court Proceedings
Date Posted: 11/18/2020


Announcing Recipient of the Hon. David H. Bartick Award for Civility and Professionalism

The United States District Court for the Southern District of California is pleased to announce the selection of Charles Halligan Adair as the 2020 recipient of the Hon. David H. Bartick Award for Civility and Professionalism. The Court also honors attorneys Bruce C. Smith and Peter J. Mazza as posthumous recipients of the Bartick Award.

Please see the attached press release for more information.
Date Posted: 10/16/2020


Notice - General Order #147-H
Adoption of a Jury Selection Plan (As Amended)
Date Posted: 10/15/2020


CJO #47
Proceedings During the Covid-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 10/14/2020


CJO #46
Extending Interim Safety Protocols for In-Person Court Proceedings
Date Posted: 10/14/2020


CJO #44
Appointing Stacey Kartchner Chairperson of the Material Witness Defense Advisory Panel
Date Posted: 10/5/2020


CJO #43
Extending COVID-19 Public Emergency Use of Video and Telephonic Conference Technology in Certain Criminal Proceedings
Date Posted: 9/29/2020


CJO #42
Extending Interim Safety Protocols for In-Person Court Proceedings
Date Posted: 9/29/2020


CJO #41
Proceedings During the COVID-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 9/18/2020


CJO #40
Proceedings During the Covid-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 9/17/2020


Proposed Rule Amendments
Date Posted: 8/27/2020


CJO #36
Adopting District Trial Reopening Plan
Date Posted: 8/25/2020


CJO #35
Extending Interim Safety Protocols for In-Person Court Proceedings
Date Posted: 8/14/2020


CJO #34
Proceedings During the COVID-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 8/14/2020


Notice - General Order #552-B
U.S. Pretrial Services Interviews
Date Posted: 7/23/2020


Notice - General Order #499-F
Plan of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of CA pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act
Date Posted: 7/15/2020


Notice - General Order #162-E
Establishing the Position of Presiding Magistrate Judge
Date Posted: 7/15/2020


CJO #33
Proceedings During the COVID-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 7/13/2020


CJO #31-B
COVID-19 Public Emergency Use of Video and Telephonic Conference Technology in Certain Criminal Proceedings
Date Posted: 7/13/2020


CJO #32
Extending Interim Safety Protocols for In-Person Court Proceedings
Date Posted: 7/6/2020


New PACER Website
Date Posted: 6/26/2020


CJO #31
Extending COVID-19 Public Emergency Use of Video and Telephonic Conference Technology in Certain Criminal Proceedings
Date Posted: 6/26/2020


Notice - General Order #730
Appointment of United States Magistrate Judge Daniel E. Butcher
Date Posted: 5/26/2020


CJO #27
Criminal Case Proceedings During the COVID-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 5/15/2020


CJO #26
Criminal Case Proceedings During the COVID-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 5/6/2020


CJO #25
Face Coverings During the COVID-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 4/30/2020


GO# 729
Proposed Local Rule Changes
Date Posted: 4/29/2020


CJO #24
Extending Suspension of Jury Trials and Other Proceedings during the COVID-19 Public Emergency
Date Posted: 4/15/2020