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D.V.I. LRCi 73.2

Magistrate Judges–Additional Duties

activein force · 2026-02-01 – presentact-effective-date

The Magistrate Judges are hereby designated to perform such additional duties as are not

inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of the United States, including but not limited to the

following:

(a) Civil Penalty Collection. Conducting proceedings for the collection of civil

penalties of not more than $200 assessed under the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971, in

accordance with 46 U.S.C. § 4311(d).

(b) Judgment Debtor Examinations. Conducting examinations of judgment debtors

in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 69.

(c) Review of Civil Commitment Petitions. Reviewing petitions in civil commitment

proceedings under Title III of the Narcotic Addict Rehabilitation Act.

(d) Warrants. Issuing warrants or entering orders permitting entry into and inspection

of premises, and/or seizure of property, in non-criminal proceedings, as authorized by law, when

properly requested by the IRS or other Governmental agencies.

(e) Maritime and Asset Forfeiture Actions. Issuing warrants or entering orders

permitting or relating to arrest or attachment under the Supplemental Rules for Admiralty or

Maritime Claims and Asset Forfeiture Actions.

(f) Special Master. Serving as a special master in an appropriate civil action pursuant

to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(2) and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 53.

(g) Proceedings under 28 U.S.C. § 1782. Supervising proceedings conducted pursuant

to 28 U.S.C. § 1782 with respect to foreign tribunals and litigants before such tribunals.

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2026-09-18
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fed-district-2026-09-19
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