UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
United States of America §
v. § CRIMINAL ACTION NO. ____________________
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Defendant §
CONSENT TO PROCEED BEFORE A MAGISTRATE JUDGE IN A MISDEMEANOR CASE
A United States magistrate judge has explained to me the nature of the charges against me and the maximum penalty
that may be imposed on each charge if I am found guilty. The magistrate judge has also informed me of my right to a
lawyer, my right to a jury trial, and my right to be tried, judged, and sentenced before either a United States district judge
or a United States magistrate judge.
I consent to being tried before a United States magistrate judge, and I waive my rights to trial, judgment, and
sentencing by a United States district judge.
Defendant’s signature
Waiver of a Right to Trial by Jury
I waive my right to a jury trial.
Defendant’s signature
The United States consents to the jury-trial waiver:
Government representative’s signature
Government representative’s printed name and title
Waiver of a Right to Have 30 Days to Prepare for Trial
I waive my right to have 30 days to prepare for trial.
Defendant’s signature
Printed name of defendant’s attorney (if any) Signature of defendant’s attorney (if any)
Date: Approved by:
Magistrate Judge’s signature
