Local Rule L.R. 72-3.1: Duties of Magistrate Judge
C.D. Cal. — Civil rule
L.R. 72-3.1 Duties of Magistrate Judge. Upon the assignment of a case covered by F.R.Civ.P. 72, the Magistrate Judge shall conduct all necessary proceedings. Pursuant to Rule 10 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts, the duties imposed upon a Judge of the District Court may be performed by a full-time Magistrate Judge (except in death penalty cases).