United States District Court, Central District of California

ADA Accommodations

Subject: Last Updated:
Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodations 02/01/2012

Spring Street Courthouse
ADA Officer
Parking
Building Accommodations
Courtroom Accommodations
Clerk’s Office Accommodations
Edward R. Roybal Courthouse
ADA Officer
Parking
Building Accommodations
Courtroom Accommodations
Clerk’s Office Accommodations
Ronald Reagan Courthouse
ADA Officer
Parking
Building Accommodations
Courtroom Accommodations
Clerk’s Office Accommodations
George E. Brown Courthouse
ADA Officer
Parking
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Courtroom Accommodations
Clerk’s Office Accommodations

Spring Street Courthouse, 312 North Spring Street, Los Angeles
Lorenzo Davis - ADA Officer - Phone number: 213-894-3253.
    Parking*:
    No public parking is available at any district court facility. This includes handicapped parking spaces. A list of handicapped parking spaces available to the public, placed in order of proximity to the Spring Street Entrance is as follows:

ParkingLocationRate# of H.C. Spaces
Public Parking171 Arcadia Street$5/15 min - $15 max3
El Pueblo Parking419 North Main Street$2/20 min. - $14 max3
LA Mall255 North Los Angeles Street$2.50/20 min - $16 max10
Lot 15527 North Spring Street$10.006
Cathedral555 West Temple$4.00/15 min - $18 max13
El Pueblo Parking426 North Los Angeles$8.002
El Pueblo Parking711 North Alameda Street$8.002


    Building Accommodations:
    The Spring Street entry is wheel chair accessible. The Main Street entry is not wheel chair accessible.

    All individuals seeking entrance to the facility must present a valid, government issued, ID such as a drivers licence or state ID and pass through security screening which in most circumstances includes a metal detector. However individuals with pacemakers or cochlear implants may request screening via a hand held wand upon presenting the Court Security Officers with a letter which identifies the condition from the doctor who preformed the implant.

    All public restrooms are wheel chair accessible.

    A public telephone device for the deaf (TTY) is available off of the Spring Street Lobby at the south end.

    Smoke detectors and fire alarm systems are equipped with strobe lights.

    Elevator cabs are equipped with braille signage and emergency call features accommodate those with seeing and hearing impairment.

    Courtroom Accommodations:
    The Spring Street Courthouse is a 1938 art Deco building on the National Register of Historic Places. Given the age of the facility and this historical designation, none of the courtrooms meet current accessibility standards. If you have accessibility needs, please contact the courtroom deputy handling your case and request the proceeding be transferred to a fully accessible courtroom in the Roybal building, two blocks away.

    Courtrooms are equipped with infrared transmission for those with hearing disabilities. Headsets are available upon request from the courtroom deputy. Anyone anticipating the need to use hearing assisted devices is requested to notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk within 48 hours prior to the scheduled hearing.

    A Light Writer speech generating device is available for use in the courtroom for those with speech disabilities. It may be requested from the courtroom deputy, please provide at least 24 hours advance notice. If a printed transcript of a court hearing is required, please make arrangements to purchase one from the court reporter.

    Participants in need of Sign Language interpreters or CART reporters (Communication Access Realtime Translation) should contact the courtroom deputy handling the case, who will communicate the request to the interpreter services department. Please provide at least 48 hours advance notice. Sign Language interpreters and CART reporters are provided to facilitate the deaf or hearing impaired individual's participation in court proceedings, and are not permitted to accompany the participant at other times.

    Clerk’s Office Accommodations:
    A Light Writer, speech generating device, is available upon request at any civil intake, Pro se or records window.

    Magnified computer screens are available in the records and intake departments to view docket information on line for those with visibility impairments. A magnification device is also available at the intake and records departments for to facilitate reading smaller print on court forms. You may also request that copies of documents be made at an enlarged size when ordering copies.


Edward R. Roybal Courthouse, 255 East Temple Street, Los Angeles
Reginald McNulty - ADA Officer - Phone number: 213-894-3742.
    Parking*:
    No public parking is available at any district court facility. This includes handicapped parking spaces. A list of handicapped parking spaces available to the public, placed in order of proximity to the Temple Street entrance is as follows:

ParkingLocationRate# of H.C. Spaces
Lot 2300 East Temple Street$8.007
Lot 763101 North Judge John Also St.$1.50/15 min - $14 max7
LA Mall255 North Los Angeles Street$2.50/20 min - $16 max10
Lot 753414 East Temple Street$5.005
APS Parking400 First Street$6.505
Joe's Auto Park414 East Commercial Street$6.006
El Pueblo Parking426 North Los Angeles$8.002
El Pueblo Parking711 North Alameda Street$8.002
Joe's Auto Park242 South San Pedro Street$2.00/15 min - $6 max10
Paragon Parking225 South Los Angeles Street$4.005
Lot 755237 South Los Angeles Street$$1.00/30 min - $6 max3


    Building Accommodations:
    The Temple Street entry is wheel chair accessible. The Terrace Level entry off of the plaza is wheel chair accessible via ramps or paths on either side of the Federal Building at 300 North Los Angeles Street.

    All public restrooms are wheel chair accessible.

    A public telephone device for the deaf (TTY) is available off of the Terrace Street Lobby just out side the cafeteria.

    Smoke detectors and fire alarm systems are equipped with strobe lights.

    Elevator cabs are equipped with braille signage and emergency call features accommodate those with seeing and hearing impairment .

    Courtroom Accommodations:
    The Roybal courthouse was constructed in 1991. Accordingly, the original courtrooms predate current accessibility standards. The original courtrooms are 650, 680, 740, 750, 780, 790, 840, 850, 880, and 890. In 1999 additional courtrooms were constructed which meet accessibility standards. These courtrooms are 540, 550, 580, 590, 640, 690, as well as the arraignment room, room number 341. If you have accessibility needs and have a matter scheduled to occur in one of the original courtrooms, please contact the courtroom deputy handling your case and request the proceeding be transferred to a fully accessible courtroom in the Roybal building.

    Courtrooms are equipped with infrared transmission for those with hearing disabilities. Headsets are available upon request from the courtroom deputy. Anyone anticipating the need to use hearing assisted devices is requested to notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk within 48 hours prior to the scheduled hearing.

    A Light Writer speech generating device is available for use in the courtroom for those with speech disabilities. It may be requested from the courtroom deputy, please provide at least 24 hours advance notice. If a printed transcript of a court hearing is required, please make arrangements to purchase one from the court reporter.

    Participants in need of Sign Language interpreters or CART reporters (Communication Access Realtime Translation) should contact the courtroom deputy handling the case, who will communicate the request to the interpreter services department. Please provide at least 48 hours advance notice. Sign Language interpreters and CART reporters are provided to facilitate the deaf or hearing impaired individual's participation in court proceedings, and are not permitted to accompany the participant at other times.

    Clerk’s Office Accommodations:
    A Light Writer, speech generating device, is available is available upon request at any criminal intake window.

    A magnification device is available at the criminal intake department to facilitate reading smaller print on court forms.


Ronald Reagan Courthouse, 411 W 4th Street, Santa Ana
Joyce Pando - ADA Officer - Phone number: 714-338-4661.
    Parking*:
    No public parking is available at any district court facility. This includes handicapped parking spaces. A list of handicapped parking spaces available to the public, placed in order of proximity to the 4th Street entrance is as follows:

ParkingLocationRate# of H.C. Spaces
Public Parking Ramp310 North Birch Street$7.008
Parking Ramp405 Fifth Street$15.004
Hall of Records625 North Ross Street$19.0011
Public Parking Ramp201 West Third Street$7.008
Diamond ParkingThird and Sycamore$5.001
Civic Center Plaza600 West Santa Ana Blvd.$18.009


    Building Accommodations:
    The main building entry facing 4th street is wheel chair accessible.

    All individuals seeking entrance to the facility must present a valid, government issued, ID such as a drivers licence or state ID and pass through security screening which in most circumstances includes a metal detector. However individuals with pacemakers or cochlear implants may request screening via a hand held wand upon presenting the Court Security Officers with a letter which identifies the condition from the doctor who performed the implant.

    All public restrooms are handicapped accessible.

    A public telephone device for the deaf (TTY) is available. It is located on the second floor immediately inside the United States Bankruptcy Court, Clerk’s Office.

    Smoke detectors and fire alarm systems are equipped with strobe lights.

    Elevator cabs are equipped with braille signage and emergency call features accommodate those with seeing and hearing impairment.

    Courtroom Accommodations:
    All courtrooms are fully accessible for those with mobility issues.

    Courtrooms are equipped with infrared transmission for those with hearing disabilities. Headsets are available upon request from the courtroom deputy. Anyone anticipating the need to use hearing assisted devices is requested to notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk within 48 hours prior to the scheduled hearing.

    A Light Writer speech generating device is available for use in the courtroom for those with speech disabilities. It may be requested from the courtroom deputy, please provide at least 24 hours advance notice. If a printed transcript of a court hearing is required, please make arrangements to purchase one from the court reporter.

    Participants in need of Sign Language interpreters or CART reporters (Communication Access Realtime Translation) should contact the courtroom deputy handling the case, who will communicate the request to the interpreter services department. Please provide at least 48 hours advance notice. Sign Language interpreters and CART reporters are provided to facilitate the deaf or hearing impaired individual's participation in court proceedings, and are not permitted to accompany the participant at other times.

    Clerk’s Office Accommodations:
    A Light Writer, speech generating device, is available is available upon request at any intake, Pro se or records window.

    Magnified computer screens are available in the records and intake departments to view docket information on line for those with visibility impairments. A magnification device is also available at the intake and records departments to facilitate reading smaller print on court forms. You may also request that copies of documents be made at an enlarged size when ordering copies.


George E. Brown Courthouse, 3470 12th Street, Riverside
Julie Benson - ADA Officer - Phone number: 949-360-2763.
    Parking*:
    No public parking is available at any district court facility. This includes handicapped parking spaces. A list of handicapped parking spaces available to the public, placed in order of proximity to the 12th Street entrance is as follows:

ParkingLocationRate# of H.C. Spaces
Riverside Center3900 Lemon Street$8.008
County of Riverside12th St. between Lemon & Lime$8.0010
Public Garage
City Lot 38
12th Street and Lemon Street
12th Street and Market Street
$8.00
$1.50/hour
23
4


    Building Accommodations:
    The main building entry facing 12th street is wheel chair accessible, via a ramp to the immediate left of the main entry stairs.

    All individuals seeking entrance to the facility must present a valid, government issued, ID such as a drivers licence or state ID and pass through security screening which in most circumstances includes a metal detector. However individuals with pacemakers or cochlear implants may request screening via a hand held wand upon presenting the Court Security Officers with a letter which identifies the condition from the doctor who preformed the implant.

    All public restrooms are handicapped accessible.

    Smoke detectors and fire alarm systems are equipped with strobe lights.

    Elevator cabs are equipped with braille signage and emergency call features accommodate those with seeing and hearing impairment.

    Courtroom Accommodations:
    All courtrooms are fully accessible for those with mobility issues.

    Courtrooms are equipped with infrared transmission for those with hearing disabilities. Headsets are available upon request from the courtroom deputy. Anyone anticipating the need to use hearing assisted devices is requested to notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk within 48 hours prior to the scheduled hearing.

    A Light Writer speech generating device is available for use in the courtroom for those with speech disabilities. It may be requested from the courtroom deputy, please provide at least 24 hours advance notice. If a printed transcript of a court hearing is required please make arrangements to purchase one from the court reporter.

    Participants in need of Sign Language interpreters or CART reporters (Communication Access Realtime Translation) should contact the courtroom deputy handling the case, who will communicate the request to the interpreter services department. Please provide at least 48 hours advance notice. Sign Language interpreters and CART reporters are provided to facilitate the deaf or hearing impaired individual's participation in court proceedings, and are not permitted to accompany the participant at other times.

    Clerk’s Office Accommodations:
    A Light Writer, speech generating device, is available is available upon request at any intake or records window.

    Magnified computer screens are available in the records and intake departments to view docket information on line for those with visibility impairments. A magnification device is also available at the intake and records departments for to facilitate reading smaller print on court forms. You may also request that copies of documents be made at an enlarged size when ordering copies.


*Information and rates are subject to change at any time.
**Due to pending construction at the Hall of Justice these spaces may not be available after January 1, 2005.