Practice Before Federal Magistrates

Prepared by the expert in the field, this publication details everything the federal practitioner needs to know when some or all of a case is being handled by a federal magistrate. In-depth, comprehensive coverage includes:

•  Discussion of the broad powers of the federal magistrate in both civil and criminal cases
•  The statutes and rules governing practice before federal magistrates
•  Guidance on the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure affecting magistrates
•  Helpful practice forms

First published in 1984.