Notice Consent And Reference Of A Civil Action To A Magistrate Judge

NOTICE, CONSENT, AND REFERENCE OF A CIVIL ACTION TO A MAGISTRATE JUDGE. This form is used in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California and informs the parties that a United States magistrate judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action (including a jury or nonjury trial) and to order the entry of a final judgment. The judgment may then be appealed directly to the United States court of appeals like any other judgment of this court. A magistrate judge may exercise this authority only if all parties voluntarily consent. You may consent to have your case referred to a magistrate judge, or you may withhold your consent without adverse substantive consequences. The name of any party withholding consent will not be revealed to any judge who may otherwise be involved with your case. If all parties consent, the case is referred to the magistrate judge for handling. The form includes spaces for printed names, signatures of parties and attorneys consenting to the referral, and the dates of their consent. Once consented, a reference order is issued by the United States District Judge officially referring the case to the magistrate judge for proceedings under applicable federal laws and rules. www.FormsWorkflow.com