Notice And Response On Reference Of A Civi Action To A Magistrate Judge (MDNC) {85}

MDNC 85 - NOTICE AND RESPONSE ON REFERENCE OF A CIVIL ACTION TO A MAGISTRATE JUDGE. This form is used in the United States District Court when a civil action is being referred to a magistrate judge. The form serves as a notice to the parties involved regarding the availability of a magistrate judge to handle all proceedings in the case, including the trial and entry of a final judgment. The form informs the parties that the judgment can be appealed directly to the United States court of appeals. However, the consent of all parties is required for a magistrate judge to exercise this authority. The form provides options for the parties to either consent or decline the authority of a magistrate judge. If the parties consent, they agree to have the magistrate judge handle all aspects of the case. If they decline, the case will be handled by another judge. The form includes spaces for the date, signature, and printed name of the party or attorney indicating their choice. It also provides instructions on how to return the form to the clerk of court, either by email or mail, and explicitly states that the form should not be filed on the ECF (Electronic Case Filing) system or returned to a judge. www.FormsWorkflow.com