![]() If the case must be tried, your trial date will be more certain and less likely to be continued to accommodate a criminal jury trial. Because our court is very busy, agreeing to proceed before a magistrate judge often means that the case will be resolved more quickly than if the case remained before a district judge. Our magistrate judges have experience with nearly all types of civil matters. There are good reasons to consent to the jurisdiction of a magistrate judge. With the consent of the parties, magistrate judges can handle all aspects of your case, up to and including dispositive motions, jury or bench trial, and entry of judgment. I encourage all litigants and counsel to familiarize yourselves with the range of services provided by magistrate judges serving in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada. ![]() A Message from the Chief Judge of the United States District Court
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