Local Rule LR 72.2: Nondispositive Pretrial Matters

LR 72.2 Nondispositive Pretrial Matters. In accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A), a Magistrate Judge may hear and determine any pretrial matter, other than those motions specified in Local Rule 72.3(a)(3). Any party may serve and file objections to a Magistrate Judge's determination made under this rule as provided by Fed. R. Civ. P. 72(a). Any objection shall specifically designate the order or portion thereof to which objection is made and the basis for such objection. The District Judge to whom the case is assigned shall consider the objection and set aside any portion of the Magistrate Judge's order found to be clearly erroneous or contrary to law. Such Judge may also reconsider any matter sua sponte.