PROCEEDINGS IN REMOVAL CASES

In cases where a defendant has been brought before the Magistrate Judge on a warrant originating in another federal jurisdiction and the defendant has been ordered held to this Court for removal to the originating jurisdiction pursuant to Rule 40, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, the petition for removal by the United States Attorney shall be presented to the Magistrate Judge who shall be authorized to issue a warrant or removal. The petition and any order or warrant of removal by the Magistrate Judge may be by minute order. In case of a defendant not in custody, the defendant shall be given a copy of the order of removal, which copy shall specify the place of his or her required appearance in the prosecuting jurisdiction. Effective January 1, 1998. - 19 -