Get Ao-85a - U.s. Courts - Uscourts 2005-2025

The AO-85a form is essential for consenting to have a United States magistrate judge handle a dispositive motion. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to help you complete the form accurately and effectively online.

Follow the steps to fill out the AO-85a form online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the AO-85a form and open it in your preferred digital editor.
2. Begin by entering the name of the district and the relevant United States District Court where your case is being filed.
3. In the designated fields, write the names of the Plaintiff and Defendant involved in the civil action.
4. Fill in the Civil Action Number assigned to your case in the provided section.
5. Indicate your consent for the magistrate judge to handle the motions by entering the title and document number of each motion in the relevant area.
6. Complete the printed names of the parties or their attorneys acknowledging their consent.
7. Obtain signatures from each party or their attorneys in the appropriate section to validate the consent.
8. Select and enter the date on which the consent is being provided.
9. If applicable, fill out the Reference Order section with the motions being referred to the magistrate judge.
10. Finally, make sure to review all fields for accuracy, then save changes, download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

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