Case Assignment System
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
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Immediately upon the filing of a civil action or proceeding, the Clerk shall assign the action or proceeding to a District Judge and may also assign the action or proceeding to a Magistrate Judge pursuant to the Court’s Assignment Plan. When a civil action or proceeding is assigned to a Magistrate Judge, the Magistrate Judge shall conduct proceedings in accordance with these Rules and 28 U.S.C. § 636 as directed by the District Judge. See General Order #12.