Disqualification of Assigned Judge Whenever an affidavit of bias or prejudice directed at a Judge of this Court is filed pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 144, and the Judge has determined not to recuse him or

Commentary Recusal under 28 U.S.C. § 455 is normally undertaken by a Judge sua sponte. However, counsel may bring the issue to a Judge’s attention by formal motion or raise it informally at a Case Management Conference or by a letter to the Judge, with a copy to the other parties in the case. This rule does not preclude a Judge from referring matters arising under 28 U.S.C. § 455 to the Clerk so that another Judge can determine disqualification. See also Civil L.R. 3-15.