(a) Unless ordered otherwise by the presiding judge in a specific case, when the presiding
judge is a district judge, the Clerk of Court shall automatically refer the following matters
to the assigned magistrate judge, as indicated:
(1) All discovery matters in civil cases (other than prisoner cases); and
(2) All social security appeals and bankruptcy appeals, for all proceedings consistent with
the jurisdiction provided by 28 U.S.C. § 636.
(b) Unless ordered otherwise by the presiding judge in a specific case, the Clerk of Court shall
automatically refer the following matters to the duty magistrate judge, as indicated:
(1) All motions to confirm sale shall be referred to the magistrate judge assigned those
duties for that specific year.
(2) All garnishment, asset and writ of execution issues shall be referred to the magistrate
judge assigned those duties for that specific year.
(3) All motions for settlement conference shall be referred to the magistrate judge assigned
to oversee the settlement program.
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Local Rules Effective Date: 10/10/2024
