Case 1:20-mc-00004 Document 13 Filed 03/31/20 Page 1 of 1
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW MEXICO
IN THE MATTER OF:
THE REFERRAL OF FELONY GUILTY PLEAS TO 20‐MC‐00004‐13
MAGISTRATE JUDGES IN ALL FELONY CASES
STANDING ORDER
Consistent with this District’s longstanding practices and procedures, and pursuant to the
provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A) and Fed. R. Crim. P. 59(a) and the powers conferred therein,
this Court renews its referral of all guilty plea proceedings in felony criminal matters in the District
of New Mexico to be conducted by a United States Magistrate Judge for the District of New
Mexico. The validity of the referral of these matters is contingent upon the Defendant’s written
consent to the Magistrate Judge taking the guilty plea and a waiver of the right to enter a guilty
plea before a United States District Judge in accordance with current procedures in the District.
Expressly, a Defendant shall execute a Consent to Proceed Before United States Magistrate Judge
in a Felony Case, and the Magistrate Judge shall obtain the Defendant’s verbal consent that the
Defendant has full knowledge of the meaning and effect of the consent and waiver. Written
consent must be included in the record.
IT IS SO ORDERED this 31st day of March 2020.
FOR THE COURT:
_________________________________
WILLIAM P. JOHNSON
CHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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1:20-mc-00004 Administrative Orders
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STANDING ORDER: In the Matter of the Referral of Felony Guilty Pleas to Magistrate Judges in
All Felony Cases (cg)
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