(a) Cases Initially Assigned to a Magistrate Judge. In cases that are initially assigned to a
Magistrate Judge:
(1) Parties must either file written consent to the jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge, or
request reassignment to a District Judge, by the deadline set by the Clerk or the
Magistrate Judge.
(2) If a motion that cannot be heard by the Magistrate Judge without the consent of the
parties, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c), is filed, the parties must either file written
consent to the jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge, or request reassignment to a District
Judge, no later than 7 days after the motion is filed, unless otherwise directed.
(b) Cases Initially Assigned to a District Judge. In cases that are assigned to a District Judge,
the parties may consent at any time to the Court reassigning the case to a Magistrate Judge
for all purposes, including entry of final judgment, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c).
USDC Local Civil Rules – Effective May 1, 2026 CIV-64
77. DISTRICT COURT AND CLERK
