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72.3 Objection to Findings and Recommendations or Order and Response to Objection

(a) An objection filed pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1) must:

(1) itemize each factual finding of the magistrate judge to which objection is made, identifying the evidence in the record the party relies on to contradict that finding;

(2) itemize each recommendation of the magistrate judge to which objection is made, setting forth the authority the party relies on to contradict that recommendation; and

(3) comply with L.R. 7.1(d)(2).

(b) An objection must be filed within 14 days of service of the magistrate judge's order or findings and recommendation. A response must be filed within 14 days of service of the objection. Objection and response are limited to 6500 words. A reply is not permitted.