UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA United States of America PLAINTIFF, v. CONSENT TO PROCEED BEFORE A MAGISTRATE JUDGE IN A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR CASE DEFENDANT(S). CONSENT TO PROCEED BEFORE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE IN A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR CASE The United States Magistrate Judge has explained to me the nature of the offense(s) with which I am charged and the maximum possible penalties which might be imposed if I am found guilty. The Magistrate Judge has informed me of my right to the assistance of legal counsel. The Magistrate Judge has also informed me of my right to trial, judgment and sentencing before a United States District Judge. I HEREBY: Waive (give up) my right to trial, judgment and sentencing before a United States District Judge, and I consent to trial, judgment and sentencing before a United States Magistrate Judge. Defendant WAIVER OF RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY The Magistrate Judge has advised me of my right to trial by jury before either a United States District Judge or a United States Magistrate Judge. I HEREBY: Waive (give up) my right to trial by jury. Defendant WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HAVE THIRTY DAYS TO PREPARE FOR TRIAL The Magistrate Judge has also advised me of my right to have at least thirty days to prepare for trial before the Magistrate Judge. I HEREBY: Waive (give up) my right to have at least thirty days to prepare for trial. DOCKET NUMBER Defendant Date: Before: United States Magistrate Judge M-71 (6/98) Defendant's Attorney (if any) CONSENT TO PROCEED BEFORE A MAGISTRATE JUDGE IN A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR CASE 2001 © American LegalNet, Inc.