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In the event of a government shutdown, the federal Judiciary will remain OPEN for business.

Release Date: 
Friday, January 19, 2018

In the event of a government shutdown, the federal Judiciary has determined that it can remain OPEN for business for approximately three weeks, or through Friday, February 9, 2018. On or around that date, the Judiciary will reassess its situation and provide further guidance if needed.

All proceedings and deadlines remain in effect as scheduled, unless otherwise advised. The Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) system will remain in operation for the electronic filing of documents with the court.

Please continue to check the court's website at http://www.laed.uscourts.gov for further updates.