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Reference to Magistrate Judge

D.S.C. Local Rule 83.VII.03

(A) After the briefing schedule (as set out in Local Civ. Rules 83.VII.07 (D.S.C.)), the case will be referred to a magistrate judge for either a recommendation or a final order, dependent upon the consent of the parties and the district court. (B) The court will issue an order referring Social Security cases to the assigned magistrate judge for final disposition in those cases where all parties have submitted their consent to such referral.
Official source: https://www.scd.uscourts.gov/Rules/Civil%20Rules%20-%20Current.pdf · retrieved 2026-07-23