Local Rule 72.2: Assignment of Duties to Magistrate Judges
M.D. Ala. — Civil rule
Local Rule 72.2 Assignment of Duties to Magistrate Judges.
(a) The full-time Magistrate Judges of this Court are authorized to exercise all powers and perform all duties authorized by 28 U.S.C. §§ 636(a) and (b), including all duties not inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of the United States.
(b) Magistrate Judges have the authority, upon the consent of the parties, to exercise full judicial authority in civil cases, including the conducting of jury trials and entry of final judgement.
(c) Procedures outlining the assignment and re-assignment of civil cases to the Magistrate Judges are contained in the General and Standing Orders of the Court.