Effective January 2, 2026, plaintiffs filing a limited jurisdiction unlawful detainer complaint must file Form LASC CIV 312 (Unlawful Detainer Cellular Telephone Information) with all known cellular numbers for the defendants and certify that they have done so; a plaintiff who wants the court's text reminders may give its own number.
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2025-GEN-022-00 FILED Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles NOVEMBER 25, 2025 David W. Slayton, Executive Officer/Clerk of Court By: R. Mina, Deputy SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES PROVIDING THE COURT CELLULAR TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR TEXT REMINDERS IN LIMITED JURISDICTION UNLAWFUL DETAINER CASES GENERAL ORDER Rule 10.603 of the California Rules of Court requires the Presiding Judge to lead the Court, establish policies, and allocate resources in a manner that promotes access to justice for all members of the public, provides a forum for the fair and expeditious resolution of disputes, maximizes the use of judicial and other resources, increases efficiency in Court operations, and enhances service to the public. To enhance access to justice and increase the efficiency of Court operations, effective January 2, 2026, plaintiffs filing a limited-jurisdiction unlawful detainer complaint in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County (Court) must submit all known cellular telephone numbers for the defendant(s), if they have them. Plaintiffs shall certify that they have provided all known cellular telephone numbers for defendant(s). A Plaintiff who wants to receive text reminders from the Court related to their case may provide the Court with their cellular telephone numbers. Plaintiffs who file a limited jurisdiction unlawful detainer complaint in a Superior Court of Los Angeles County courthouse must, at the time of filing the complaint, file Form LASC CIV 312, attached to this order, and include all known cellular telephone numbers for defendant(s). GOOD CAUSE APPEARING THEREFOR, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the changes described above will be effective January 2, 2026, and shall remain in effect until revised. DATED: November 25, 2025 ____________________________________ SERGIO C. TAPIA II Presiding Judge GENERAL ORDER RE PROVIDING THE COURT CELLULAR TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR TEXT REMINDERS [Page 2 of the file, the mandatory local form LASC CIV 312 (Unlawful Detainer Cellular Telephone Information), is not transcribed.]
2025-GEN-022-00 FILED Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles NOVEMBER 25, 2025 David W. Slayton, Executive Officer/Clerk of Court By: R. Mina, Deputy SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES PROVIDING THE COURT CELLULAR TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR TEXT REMINDERS IN LIMITED JURISDICTION UNLAWFUL DETAINER CASES GENERAL ORDER Rule 10.603 of the California Rules of
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9 verbatim requirements from 4th Circuit Administrative Order 1997-10.
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