Transcription of A GUIDE TO THE FEDERAL MAGISTRATE JUDGES SYSTEM
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A GUIDE TO THE FEDERAL MAGISTRATE JUDGES SYSTEM
A GUIDE TO THE FEDERAL MAGISTRATE JUDGES SYSTEM . Peter G. McCabe A White Paper Prepared at the Request of the FEDERAL Bar Association Hon. Michael J. Newman, United States MAGISTRATE Judge Chair of the FEDERAL Bar Association's MAGISTRATE Judge Task Force (2013-14). President of the FEDERAL Bar Association (2016-17). Hon. Gustavo A. Gelp , Jr., United States District Judge President of the FEDERAL Bar Association &. Creator of the FBA's MAGISTRATE Judge Task Force (2013-14). August 2014. Updated October 2016. Introduction In the United States District Courts, there are two types of FEDERAL JUDGES : United States District JUDGES (confirmed by the Senate with life tenure); and United States MAGISTRATE JUDGES (appointed through a merit selection process for renewable, eight year terms). Although their precise duties may change from district to district, MAGISTRATE JUDGES often conduct mediations, resolve discovery disputes, and decide a wide variety of motions; determine whether criminal defendants will be detained or released on a bond; appoint counsel for such defendants (and, in the misdemeanor context, hold trials and sentence defendants); and make recommendations regarding whether a party should win a case on summary judgment, whether a Social Security claimant should receive a disability award, whether a habeas petitioner should prevail, and whether a case merits dismissal.
preparation of this White Paper for publication. ... A Guide to the Federal Magistrate Judge System, and sincerely hope this White Paper will lead to a better ... Subject to appropriate judicial review and oversight, however, the district courts delegate a good
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