AO 86A (Rev. 01/09) Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge in a Misdemeanor Case - MIWD (Rev. 07/09) UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT for the Western District of Michigan United States of America v. ) ) ) ) ) Defendant Case No. CONSENT TO PROCEED BEFORE A MAGISTRATE JUDGE IN 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 informed me of my right to trial, judgment and sentencing before a United States district judge or a United States magistrate 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. I further consent to all necessary proceedings on retrial, resentencing, probation revocation, revocation of supervised release, or proceedings on any motion for post-judgment relief of any kind, including a motion under 28 U.S.C. § 2255, before any magistrate judge. Defendant’s signature Waiver of a Right to Trial by Jury I waive my right to a jury trial. Defendant’s signature The United States consents to the jury-trial waiver: Government representative’s signature Waiver of a Right to Have 30 Days to Prepare for Trial I waive my right to have 30 days to prepare for trial. Defendant’s signature Signature of defendant’s attorney (if any) Date: Approved by: Magistrate Judge’s signature American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com