Consent To Proceed Before US Magistrate Judge In A Misdemeanor Case {AO 86A}

AO 86A - CONSENT TO PROCEED BEFORE A MAGISTRATE JUDGE IN A MISDEMEANOR CASE. This form is used when a defendant in a misdemeanor case agrees to waive certain rights and proceed with their case before a United States magistrate judge rather than a district judge. The form explains the defendant's rights, including the right to a lawyer, a jury trial, and a trial before a district judge. By signing the form, the defendant consents to being tried by a magistrate judge, waives their right to a jury trial, and waives the right to have 30 days to prepare for trial. www.FormsWorkflow.com