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Rule 72.1 Duties of United States Magistrate Judges

Each United States Magistrate Judge appointed by this Court is authorized to exercise all powers and perform all duties conferred expressly or by implication upon Magistrate Judges by, and in accordance with, procedures now or hereafter set forth in the United States Code, rules promulgated by the Supreme Court, the local rules of this Court, and the orders of this Court. Upon consent of the parties, all Magistrate Judges are specifically designated within the meaning of 28 U.S. C. § 636(c)(1) to conduct any and all proceedings in jury or non-jury civil matters, to order entry of judgment and to adjudicate any post-judgment matters.

(See LCrR 5.1)

Last revised 1/15/98. See Historical Notes for full revision history.