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When a faulty audio recording left a New Jersey judge unable to rule on a bid to dissolve a decade-old restraining order, the couple embroiled in the dispute was forced to relive their trauma as part of a court-ordered bid to recreate the record in their 2004 restraining order hearing. Experts say the case highlights the important role of court stenographers amid a growing national shortage.

Legal experts say a decision by the country's largest unified trial court to no longer provide official court reporters in family law and probate cases as of Nov. 14 could harm California's most at-risk and disadvantaged litigants.

Roman Polanski’s lawyer indicated Monday that he will renew his request to have the...

Face masks will no longer be required in Los Angeles Superior Court buildings beginning today.

Face masks will no longer be required in Los Angeles Superior Court buildings beginning today.

Face masks will no longer be required in Los Angeles Superior Court buildings beginning April 4, the court's presiding judge announced Friday.

The move aligns the courts with the county and state's COVID-19 face-covering guidelines, which only recommend masks in indoor settings, but do not mandate them.  

Face masks will no longer be required in Los Angeles Superior Court buildings beginning April 4, the court's presiding judge announced today.

Face masks will remain mandatory in all Los Angeles County courthouses despite the county easing an indoor mask mandate as of tomorrow for those vaccinated against COVID-19, court officials said today.

The CDC has eased its guidance on when people should wear masks in public indoor settings, but still recommends them in L.A. County.