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# Table M-3—U.S. District Courts–U.S. Magistrate Judges Statistical Tables For The Federal Judiciary (December 31, 2023)

U.S. District Courts—Felony Preliminary Proceedings Handled by U.S. Magistrate Judges Under 28 U.S.C. § 636(a)—During the 12-Month Period Ending December 31, 2023

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Reporting Period End Date: December 31, 2023

Publication Name: Statistical Tables For The Federal Judiciary

Topic(s): Magistrate Judges

Current Table Number: M-3

Publication Table Number: M-3

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