Court Notifies Parties of Magistrate Judge Availability Under 28 U.S.C. § 636(c)

This case is currently active but lacks a formal judge assignment. The court has notified the parties that a U.S. Magistrate Judge is available to handle all proceedings, including jury and non-jury trials, under 28 U.S.C.

Section 636(c). This statute allows parties to consent to have a magistrate judge conduct the entire case and enter final judgment, bypassing the need for a district judge. The court has provided a consent form for this purpose, which parties must file electronically if they agree to proceed before a magistrate judge.

Pro se parties are exempt from electronic filing requirements for this form. The case docket and filing details remain undisclosed, limiting insight into the underlying dispute or claims. The most recent docket activity is a court order issued on May 11, 2026, but the content of that order has not been publicly detailed.

Without a district judge assigned, the case awaits either consent to magistrate jurisdiction or a standard judge assignment to move forward. The availability of magistrate judges aims to expedite case management and trial scheduling, but it requires active participation from the parties to consent.

The absence of substantive filings or motions in the public record suggests the case is in an early procedural stage. The court’s notice serves as a procedural prompt rather than a ruling on the merits or status of any claims.

Parties should consider the implications of consenting to magistrate jurisdiction, including the finality of judgments entered by magistrate judges and the potential for appeal. The case remains under the court’s general management, pending further filings or judicial assignments.