Local Rule L.R. 73-2.3: Exceptions to Direct Assignment of Cases to Magistrate Judges
C.D. Cal. — Civil rule
L.R. 73-2.3 Exceptions to Direct Assignment of Cases to Magistrate Judges. The following categories of cases shall not be assigned to Magistrate Judges: (1) bankruptcy appeals and motions to withdraw the reference; (2) death penalty habeas petitions; and (3) initiating complaints that are accompanied by an application for a temporary restraining order.