Option To Decline Magistrate Judge

OPTION TO DECLINE MAGISTRATE JUDGE OVERSEEING YOUR CASE. This form from the United States District Court, District of Nevada, provides parties in a legal case with the option to decline having a U.S. Magistrate Judge oversee their case. If a party chooses to decline the assignment of a Magistrate Judge, their case will be randomly assigned to a District Judge. The Magistrate Judge may still be involved in the case for certain pretrial and non-dispositive issues, but the primary decisions will be made by the District Judge. The form provides information on the differences between a Magistrate Judge and a District Judge and directs individuals to the court's website for more information. It also outlines the process for declining the Magistrate Judge by either filing the form online through the court's electronic filing system or by mailing the form to the court. If the party accepts the Magistrate Judge, they do not need to take any action. The form must be submitted within 21 days of the party's first appearance in the case. www.FormsWorkflow.com