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IOP20. Consents to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge


(a) Notice of Availability. Whenever a civil action is filed in this District, the clerk must notify the parties of the availability of a magistrate judge to exercise jurisdiction. See LR 73.1(b).

(b) Party Added After Consent Occurs. Whenever a party is added to a case after the case has been transferred to a magistrate judge on consent, the clerk will inform the additional party of the availability of a magistrate judge to exercise jurisdiction. If the additional party does not consent to proceed before a magistrate judge within 30 days of appearance, the magistrate judge will transfer the case to the calendar of the district judge to whom the case was previously assigned. See LR 73.1(f).

(c) Joint Statements of Consent. Parties shall consent to proceed before a magistrate judge by filing a joint statement of consent. See LR 73.1(c).

Amended May 26, 2006 and October 20, 2021

 


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