L.R. 83-3.1.4.2: Duties of the Chief Judge
Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Central District of California — Attorney Rules
L.R. 83-3.1.4.2 Duties of the Chief Judge. If the Chief Judge is recused or otherwise is unavailable to perform the duties as outlined in this rule, the duties shall be referred to the next available district judge in regular active service who is senior in commission of all the active judges.