Howland v. Commissioner of Social Security

Filing 17

ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Kendall J. Newman on 8/9/2016 ORDERING that within 14 days of this order, plaintiff shall file a brief statement indicating whether or not he consents to the jurisdiction of a magistrate judge for all purposes, including the entry of final judgment, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c). (Jackson, T)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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LONNIE K. HOWLAND,

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No. 2:15-cv-1079-KJN

Plaintiff,
v.

ORDER

COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL
SECURITY,
Defendant.

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The court’s records show that plaintiff has not yet indicated whether or not he consents to

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the jurisdiction of a magistrate judge for all purposes pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c).

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Accordingly, within fourteen (14) days of this order, plaintiff shall file a brief statement

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indicating whether or not he consents to the jurisdiction of a magistrate judge for all purposes,

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including the entry of final judgment, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c). Importantly, plaintiff is

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under no obligation to so consent, but plaintiff’s designation in that regard assists the court in

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determining how the case will be administratively processed.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated: August 9, 2016

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