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C.D. Cal. L.R. 73-2.3
Exceptions to Direct Assignment of Cases to Magistrate Judges
The following categories of cases shall not be assigned to
Magistrate Judges: (1) bankruptcy appeals and motions to withdraw
the reference; (2) death penalty habeas petitions; and (3) initiating
complaints that are accompanied by an application for a temporary
restraining order.
Provenance
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- www.cacd.uscourts.gov
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- 2026-09-18
- Edition
- fed-district-2026-09-18
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