The Florida Order of Referral To General Magistrate — Civil is a court order issued by a judge in a civil case in the State of Florida. This order allows the judge to refer a case to a General Magistrate for a hearing and decision. The General Magistrate is a judicial officer appointed by the court to hear and decide legal disputes. There are two types of Florida Order of Referral To General Magistrate — Civil: (1) Final Order of Referral and (2) Interim Order of Referral. In a Final Order of Referral, the General Magistrate is authorized to render a final judgment on the case. In an Interim Order of Referral, the General Magistrate is authorized to render a decision on the case, which may be appealed to a judge for a final decision.