(a) Generally. If the parties consent, all magistrate judges are designated
within the meaning of 28 U.S.C. § 636(c)(1) to conduct all proceedings and
to enter judgment in civil matters.
(b) Duty of Plaintiff. Upon filing an action, each plaintiff must obtain from
the Clerk copies of notices setting forth the provisions of 28 U.S.C. §
636(c)(2). Each plaintiff must serve a copy of that notice with the summons
and complaint on each defendant in the action.
(c) Duty of Clerk. If the parties file a stipulation that a magistrate judge may
try an action, the Clerk will reassign the case from the judge's docket to the
magistrate judge's docket.
