Criminal Duty Procedures

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Magistrate Judges in this district as are assigned criminal matters on a rotating weekly basis. During that week, the court is not generally available for civil hearings. Criminal call begins at 1:00 p.m. daily in the duty courtroom (Room 114) on the first floor. Agents with requests for warrants, complaints, and other matters should report to the duty courtroom (Room 114) and then to chambers for review of the papers. During the week of criminal duty, questions regarding duty matters should be directed to the duty telephone at (313) 234-5558.