(a) AUTHORITY. A United States magistrate judge in the Middle
District can exercise the maximum authority and perform any duty
permitted by the Constitution and other laws of the United States.
(b) ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER. The chief judge must issue and
publicize with the local rules an administrative order that delineates the
authority and describes the duties of a United States magistrate judge.
The chief judge can amend the administrative order as needed.
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA LOCAL RULES
