Get the latest: Where things stand at LA County courts after devastating cyberattack
L.A. County’s courts reopened Tuesday after a cyberattack shut down the nation’s largest trial system — despite work all weekend to fix the damage.
Court officials announced late Monday afternoon that all 36 courthouses will be back in business thanks to the “tireless work of court staff and security experts.”
However, some court functions are still limited, and people are being warned to expect delays.
What’s working and what’s not
Courthouses: The 36 courthouses are open for business 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Court staff will be available to answer questions.
Court proceedings: If you were scheduled to appear Wednesday, it will proceed as planned. If you were supposed to appear Friday, July 19, or Monday, July 22, you will receive notice of a continuance date in the future from the Court.
Remote appearances:
- Court officials said remote appearances are available Wednesday for Civil cases only, including Small Claims and Unlawful Detainers.
- But remote appearances are still unavailable for Family law, Probate, and Traffic cases, and people are instructed to appear in person. If you don’t, you’ll be given a continuance date.
- WebEx, which is used for Criminal, Mental Health and Juvenile departments, will be available.
Electronic recording: If a courtroom uses this system for capturing the court record, it should be available for use.
Jury duty: Check your summons! If you have jury duty this week (July 22 – July 26) and are in group numbers 5, 6, 87 or 97, and are assigned to the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center or the San Fernando…
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