Magistrate Judges: The Merit Selection Process

Learn what it takes to qualify as a federal magistrate judge and about the selection process. Current and former magistrate judges and selection panel members describe the composition of a selection panel and the guidance its members will receive from the federal Judiciary, along with important issues that the panel should consider. • Sign up for U.S. Courts email updates: • Follow @USCourts on Twitter: • Subscribe to U.S. Courts’ YouTube channel: • Follow U.S. Courts on LinkedIn: