On the date the Court receives a responsive pleading from the defendant(s), the
Clerk of Court shall provide all parties with Form AO 85 -- Notice, Consent, and Order of
Reference -- Exercise of Jurisdiction by a United States Magistrate Judge, notifying them
that they may consent to have a magistrate judge conduct any or all proceedings in the
case and order the entry of a final judgment, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636.
Within thirty (30) calendar days of the filing of the responsive pleading, each
party shall advise the Clerk of Court in writing whether or not it will consent to having the
United States Magistrate Judge assigned to conduct any and all proceedings in the
action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636. Consent may be given by completing and returning
Form AO 85 -- Notice, Consent, and Order of Reference -- Exercise of Jurisdiction by a
United States Magistrate Judge to the Clerk’s Office.
