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Revision as of 01:14, August 31, 2011
A United States Magistrate Judge is a judge given authority by 28 U.S.C. § 636. This court hears all preliminary criminal matters, but does not conduct felony trials, and any pretrial civil matters referred by the district court. If all parties consent, criminal misdemeanor and civil trials can be heard by this court.