Notice, Consent, and Reference of Civil Action to Magistrate Judge | USA

Refer a civil action to a magistrate judge by filing this Notice, Consent, and Reference of Civil Action to Magistrate Judge with the appropriate District Court.

  • The magistrate judge can conduct the proceedings and order entry of a final judgment, which can then be appealed directly to the U.S. court of appeals.
  • All parties must voluntarily consent to having the action referred to the magistrate judge.
  • Notice, Consent, and Reference of Civil Action to Magistrate Judge, United States District Court Form AO 85 (rev Feb 1/17).
Document Type: Other
Last Updated: 22-January-2025
SKU: 3640
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