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D.C.COLO.LCivR 72.3
Reference of a Dispositive Motion to a Magistrate Judge
(a) Designation. A full-time magistrate judge is designated specially to make final
determination of a dispositive motion with the unanimous consent of the parties
and approval of the assigned district judge. Dispositive motions include motions
to amend, to dismiss, for transfer or for change of venue, to remand, for
summary judgment, and for partial summary judgment.
(b) Consent on Notice. The parties may consent to the final determination of a
dispositive motion by the assigned magistrate judge by filing a notice of consent.
The district judge may enter an order approving the notice.
(c) Reference. On entry of an order of reference of a dispositive motion under 28
U.S.C. § 636(c), the motion shall be referred to the magistrate judge currently
assigned to the case.
(d) Vacating Reference. A reference of a dispositive motion to a magistrate judge
may be vacated for good cause.
(e) Appeal. If a magistrate judge grants a dispositive motion and directs the entry of
final judgment, an appeal shall be to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Tenth Circuit in the same manner as an appeal from any other judgment of this
court.
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- 2026-09-18
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- fed-district-2026-09-18
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