Local Rule LR7.5: Resolution of Dispositive Motions by Magistrate Judge

LR7.5 Resolution of Dispositive Motions by Magistrate Judge

(a) Consent to Magistrate Judge. With the approval of the district judge to whom the case is assigned, the parties to a dispositive motion may consent to the final resolution and entry of judgment on the dispositive motion by a magistrate judge.

(b) Final Rulings by Magistrate Judge. If all parties consent to a final ruling on the motion by a magistrate judge and one is available to hear the motion, the motion will be heard by a magistrate judge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c)(1). Unless the parties specify otherwise in their consent to the exercise of jurisdiction by the magistrate judge, any appeal shall be to the court of appeals pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c)(3). Consent to a final ruling on a dispositive motion by a magistrate judge does not waive any party's right to have other matters heard by a district judge.