Local Rule LCrR 57: ASSIGNMENT OF CASES

LCrR 57 ASSIGNMENT OF CASES A. Criminal Action Categories. All criminal cases in this district shall be divided into the following categories:

1a. Narcotics and Other Controlled Substances, 1 to 2 Defendants 1b. Narcotics and Other Controlled Substances, 3 to 9 Defendants 1c. Narcotics and Other Controlled Substances, 10 or more Defendants 2a. Fraud and Property Offenses, 1 to 2 Defendants 2b. Fraud and Property Offenses, 3 to 9 Defendants 2c. Fraud and Property Offenses, 10 or more Defendants 3. Crimes of Violence 4. Sex Offenses 5. Firearms and Explosives 6. Immigration 7. All Others.

For purposes of determining the appropriate category, the number of defendants in related indictments which are returned during the same grand jury session shall be combined.

See also LCvR 40.B.

B. Assignment of Criminal Cases to District Judges. All criminal cases shall be assigned by the Clerk of Court at the earlier of (1) the time of filing of the indictment or information; (2) when any appeal is taken from a Magistrate Judge's decision on bail; (3) upon the filing of a motion for return of seized property; (4) upon the filing of a motion to quash a subpoena; (5) upon the filing of a motion to dismiss the complaint; (6) upon the filing of any motions of a similar nature that a Magistrate Judge concludes must be handled by a District Judge; or, (7) at the time of filing any motion in a case at the magisterial stage for a competency determination.

C. Related Actions. At the time of filing any criminal action or entry of appearance or any initial pleading or motion by defense counsel, as the case may be, counsel shall indicate on an appropriate form whether the action is related to any other pending or previously terminated actions in this Court. For the purpose of completing the form, all criminal actions arising out of the same criminal transaction or series of transactions are deemed related.