Pennsylvania Consent (Joint) to Jurisdiction by United States Magistrate Judge/District Judge Option is a process used by two parties in Pennsylvania who agree to have their legal matter heard and decided by a United States Magistrate Judge or a District Judge. This option allows parties to waive their right to a jury trial and have their case heard and decided by a judge. This process is generally used for civil cases involving money damages and other forms of relief. There are two types of Pennsylvania Consent (Joint) to Jurisdiction by United States Magistrate Judge/District Judge Option: 1. Consent by parties: In this option, both the plaintiff and the defendant agree to have their case heard and decided by a United States Magistrate Judge or District Judge. 2. Consent by counsel: In this option, the parties' attorneys agree to have their case heard and decided by a United States Magistrate Judge or District Judge.