The Court Manual is an adjunct to the LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES (LBRs) and is incorporated in the LBRs. It includes specific information, instructions, and requirements regarding the court for the use of lawyers, legal assistants, and the public. For each judge’s specific requirements, please visit the Judges' Directory.
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| Section | The Court Manual Contains the Following Sections |
|---|---|
| TOC | Table of Contents |
| One | General Court Information |
| Two | Filing Requirements and Procedures |
| Three | CM/ECF Procedures |
| Four | LOU (Lodged Order Upload) |
| Five | Other Court Technology |
| Six | Forms |
| Appendix A | Telephone Directory & Court Locations |
| Appendix B | Areas Served by the Central District of California |
| Appendix C | Information About Assigned Trustee and US Trustee |
| Appendix D | Register of Federal & State Government Unit Addresses |
| Appendix E | Law Library Locations |
| Appendix F | Serving Judge's Copy of Documents |
| Appendix G | Helpful Hints |
| Appendix H | Judges' Emergency Motion Contacts |
| Appendix I | Issues Regarding Notice and Service |
| Appendix J | Delegation of Authority to the Clerk to Sign Specific Form Orders Involving Ministerial Matters |
Comments regarding the Court Manual, should be directed to:
Robin Beacham, Special Projects Manager
United States Bankruptcy Court
Edward R. Roybal Federal Building
255 East Temple Street, Suite 930
Los Angeles, CA 90012
or via e-mail at comments@cacb.uscourts.gov