Free consent to pick jury.pdf - Iowa

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA _____________________ DIVISION UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, vs. _________________________________, Defendant. ____________________ The United States Magistrate Judge has explained to me the nature of the offense(s) with which I am charged and the fact that the offense(s) is a felony. The Magistrate Judge has further informed me of my right to have a United States District Judge preside over the jury selection process of my trial on felony charges. I HEREBY: Waive (give up) my right to having my jury selection process presided over by a United States District Judge, and I consent to having the Magistrate Judge preside over the jury selection portion of my trial on felony charges. I understand that all proceedings thereafter related to the trial, including opening statements, the government's case-in-chief, the defense case-in-chief, rebuttal and closing statements, will be presided over by a United States District Court Judge. X_________________________________ Defendant Approved by Defense Counsel: X__________________________ Defense Counsel Consented to by United States: X_________________________________ Assistant U.S. Attorney Approved by: __________________________ United States Magistrate Judge Date:_______________ No. CR __________________ CONSENT TO PROCEED BEFORE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE FOR JURY SELECTION