In criminal cases, each magistrate judge shall exercise all
the powers conferred or imposed by law and the Federal Rules of
Criminal Procedure and may:
(a) Exercise general supervision of criminal calendars when
requested by a district judge.
(b) Conduct arraignments, enter not guilty pleas, and
schedule trial dates.
(c) Receive grand jury returns in accordance with Fed. R.
Crim. P. 6(f).
(d) Conduct preliminary hearings, removal and necessary
procedures leading to potential revocation of probation.
(e) Preside over misdemeanor cases in accordance with these
rules.
(f) Issue subpoenas, writs of habeas corpus ad testificandum
or ad prosequendum or other orders necessary to obtain the
presence of parties, witnesses, or evidence needed for court
proceedings, or to obtain services sought by indigent defendants
under the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A.
(g) Order the exoneration or forfeiture of bonds.
(h) Perform all functions specified in 18 U.S.C. §§ 4107,
4108, and 4109 regarding prisoner transfers.
(i) Hear motions and enter orders relative to mental
competency under 18 U.S.C. § 4241 et seq.
(j) Conduct all initial bail and detention proceedings
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3142 et seq.
(k) Conduct hearings on discovery motions and, when
designated by the district judge, conduct hearings on any other
pretrial motions.
(l) Accept waivers of indictment, pursuant to Fed. R. Crim.
P. 7(b).
(m) Conduct change of plea proceedings when consented to by
the parties.
(n) Perform any additional duty not inconsistent with these
rules or with the Constitution and Laws of the United States.
